A pair of percussion pistols, Brescia, circa 1830/40. Octagonal twist Damascus barrels with rifled bores in 17 mm calibre, inscr

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A pair of percussion pistols, Brescia, circa 1830/40. Octagonal twist Damascus barrels with rifled bores in 17 mm calibre, inscribed "Fabb. Sociale a Brescia" on the top. Locks are finely engraved with rocaille decoration. Lightly carved walnut half stocks with engraved iron furniture. One butt has a restored break. Length of each 42 cm.

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Size: 4272px × 1795px
Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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