Lot 5153
A cased pair of underhammer target pistols, Cusson et Rossignol of Clermont-Ferrand, circa 1855
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A83s | Live auction | 725 Lots
Description
Octagonal barrels, finely grooved along the ridge, with well-preserved, original bluing. Five-groove rifled bores in 10 mm calibre. The frames finely etched with tendrils, the manufacturer's mark "Cusson et Rossignol Brevetes" and the number "63" stamped on the top. The "ELG" proof mark stamped on the left side of the frames, grooved ebony butts with engraved iron butt caps. Length of each 36.5 cm.In a case of ebonised wood, some of the brass inlays of the lid damaged. Lockable, the key is missing. The inside lined in red velvet. Includes accessories comprising powder flask, bullet mould, loading hammer, ramrod, grease tin and nipple box. Dimensions of the case 6 x 43 x 31.5 cm.
Guillaume Cusson (1807 - 1859) and Jean Baptiste Lefebre, known as Rossignol (1809 - 1893), gunsmiths of Clermont-Ferrant (Puy-de-Dome), registered three joint patents in Brussels. The stamp indicates that the pistols were inspected in Liège.
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