Cased Mortimer Dueling Pistol Set

Description:

Cased Mortimer Dueling Pistol Set, c. mid-19th century, walnut grips with checkered wrists, engraved lockplate marked MORTIMER, octagonal damascus barrels marked Mortimer London on the top, case contains bullet mold, brass powder flask and oiler, two cap tins, and a screwdriver and nipple wrench in a felt-lined wooden case, ht. 3, wd. 8 3/4, lg. 18 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Pistols are in good condition, action functions properly, case looks to have been re-lined at some point.


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