A cased pair of percussion pistols,France(?),circa 1800. Octagonal,slightly swamped Damascus barrels with patent breechblocks and microgroove rifling in mm calibre. Converted,smooth percussion locks. Single set triggers(defective). Walnut stocks with checkered butts(small defects,one butt broken and glued). Engraved iron furniture. Wooden ramrods. Length of each cm. In a velvet-lined(renewed?)wooden case with comprehensive accessories. A brass plate on the lid inscribed "Varsovie 1834"(=Warsaw). Key missing. Case dimensions 46 x 23 x 7 cm. h,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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