Box Containing A Pair Of Percussion Pistols, Belgium, 19th Century

Box containing a PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS
Belgium, 19th century
Steel, wood.
Total length: 34cm - Barrel length: 19cm - Caliber: 17mm

Octagonal barrels, then round, with smooth rifling, damask ribbon; half-moon front sights. Breech tails with raised rear sights and guilloché screws. Liège hallmarks on the left side, and number 4 on the right side.
Front locks, flat bodies. Crested hammers with guilloché screws. Triggers with finger rests.
Ovoid pommels with reservoirs and pivoting doors.
Short-barreled walnut mounts, numbered 1945. Silver thumb pieces.
Iron nail-head rods.

Very good working condition.

Presented in a mahogany case with brass corners and a central crest. The interior is lined with green felt, with a powder flask, powder measure, and cap box (47 x 16). This box must have originally contained a different pair.

This set comes with a certificate dated August 17, 1966.

Ref.: LP6115

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This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. It can be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.