Cased French Percussion Target Pistol Set

Description:

Cased French Percussion Target Pistol Set, c. mid-19th century, ornate carved walnut stock with steel fittings, blued barrels marked ACIER FONDU, color case hardened bullet mold, wooden mallet, powder flask marked AB PARIS, screwdriver, wooden cap box, ball puller, loading and cleaning rods, walnut case lined with green broadcloth, ht. 3, wd. 10 1/4, lg. 18 3/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Some very light rust around nipple, jag on cleaning rod in need of repair, a few light dings in stock and wooden case, missing one finial on compartment lid in case.


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