Pair Of Chest Pistols, By Boutet & Sons In Versailles

PAIR OF BOX-FRAME PISTOLS, BY BOUTET & FILS IN VERSAILLES
France, 19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 16.5; Barrel length: 4 cm
Caliber measured at the muzzle: 11 mm

So-called “chest” pistols, percussion-cap system with forced-feed bullets.
Round, smooth-bore barrels, screwed in place, marked on the underside “BOUTET & FILS à VERSAILLES,” numbered 1 and 2 respectively, and engraved with two friezes.
Stocks engraved with bundles of weapons and a grenade.
Retractable trigger guards, engraved with bouquets. The pair is numbered 395.
Finely checkered walnut stocks.

In excellent condition, with perfect mechanics.

Ref.: 7210

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This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that the sale of these items to minors is prohibited