Box With A Pair Of Assault Pistols, Devillier System, France, 19th Century.

Box set with a PAIR OF DEVILLIER SYSTEM ASSAULT PISTOLS
France, 19th century.
Steel, wood, iron.
Length: 47 cm – Barrel length: 39.9 cm – Cal. 44.

Chambered barrel with rifled bore, front sight and rear sight, bronzed finish; marked on top MANUFACTURE D’ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE. Caliber 44 centerfire.
Break-action system with double bolt. Side key lock closure. Automatic extractor.
Marbled steel block. Trigger guard with finger rest and equipped with a screw system designed to hold the protective shell.
Pivoting disassembly key under the barrel. Finely checkered wooden stock. Ovoid, marbled cap.
Bearing the numbers 1 & 2, and the serial number 110. BB stamp and manufacturer's stamp.
Blued iron protective shell.

Very good condition (rice grain missing on one front sight).

Wooden case, covered in green percaline. The interior is lined with burgundy velvet. Two trays.

Ref.: 5771
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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 owned. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.