A pair of percussion target pistols, France, circa 1830/40. Octagonal twist-Damascus barrels with patent breeches, and micro-groove rifled bores in 12 mm calibre. Engraved locks, dolphin shaped cocks. Lightly carved walnut half-stocks with finely checkered grips. Horn and bone pommels with engraved iron pommel caps. Silver escutcheons. Engraved nickel-silver trigger guards. Length of each 42 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, civil handgun, civil handguns, handheld, gun, guns, firearm, fire arm, firearms, fire arms, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, object, obje,

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