Belgian Double-barrel Percussion Pistol

Description:

Belgian Double-barrel Percussion Pistol, c. 1850, walnut stock with a checkered butt, iron fittings, lock plates engraved with foliate designs, silver escutcheon on the wrist marked "CS," top of the barrel "FNTP FCTS MARQUIS BOULEVART DES ITALIENS 4 PARIS," barrel lg. 7 3/8, overall lg. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Stock has a few light dings and nicks, some spotting on iron parts, the locks function properly and in overall good condition.


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