Pair Of Duel & Shooting Pistols With Chest And Percussion - 2nd Empire - Nap III° - 19th Century

Beautiful pair of dueling & precision shooting pistols, chest and percussion, 2nd Empire period, NAP III°, 19th century. Octagonal barrel carrying front sights and eyecup and inside the barrel striped with 50 fine hair-like grooves. Barrel muzzle outlet diameter: 12 mm. Mechanism on both weapons in perfect working order. Curved trigger under trigger guard chiseled with foliage and floral motifs. Chest entirely chiseled throughout, one of which bears the number 3. Crested dog on the side and in the axis bearing floral carving and dolphin head style percussion head. Beautiful pear-type walnut stock bearing on the right side at the angle at the height of the cap an identical numbering on both weapons: 0780 & 22. Shell-shaped flap cap serving as a primer reserve, chiseled in floral vine surround. Length: 26 cm Barrel length: 11 cm Unit weight: 570 grams Weapons in perfect condition, close to new, very good state of conservation and use, in their original condition and patina, see the details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.