A cased pair of percussion pistols, Liège, circa 1855. In 11 mm calibre. Serial numbers and Octagonal barrels with high gloss bluing and bright, smooth bores. Lengths cm. Total length 43 cm. Blued sights. Preliminary proof mark "EL" with the inspection mark crown/"W". The barrel roots and tangs for each pistol display the number "1" or "2" in gold inlay. Colour case-hardened lockplates, cocks, tangs, and pommel plates with fine vine engraving. Trigger guards have worn bluing and vine engraving. Walnut half stocks with fine chequering. Nearly n,

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