A pair of over-and-under percussion pistols, Isaac Riviere in London, circa 1830/40. Octagonal barrels of browned twist Damascus with smooth bores in 17 mm calibre. Signed "Riviere London" on top of the barrels with the London proof marks and later serial numbers "L-Y 4286" and L-Y 4287" on the bottoms. A spring bayonet on the right side of each one, and a captive ramrod (one tip missing) on the left. Inetrior locks with lightly engraved cocks. The inscription "Riviere Patent", and the numbers "239 and "240" respectively are engraved on the tangs, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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