A pair of large percussion pistols,for the Oriental trade,Flachat in St. Etienne,circa 1840. Octagonal barrels becoming round with smooth bores in 17 mm calibre. The signature,"Mre de à St. Etienne" is finely engraved on the breeches. Percussion locks with fine vine engraving. Walnut full stocks with rich nickel-silver wire inlay,slightly incomplete. Finely engraved iron furniture. Iron ramrods. Length of each 53 cm. historic,historical,19th century,civil handgun,civil handguns,handheld,gun,guns,firearm,fire arm,firearms,fire arms,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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