A cased pair of percussion pistols, Francois Prelat, Paris, circa 1830. Octagonal, browned Damascus barrels with patent breechblocks and microgroove rifling in mm calibre . Floral engraved percussion locks with gold-inlaid signatures "PRELAT ARQ DU ROI A PARIS". Beautiful root wood stocks with chequered butts and engraved iron furniture. The butts fitted with a nipple case with hinged lid. Iron ramrods with threaded sockets. Length of each cm. In a leather-covered, cloth lined wooden case with complete accessories and key. Dimensions x x 10 ,

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