Lot 1524
A pair of deluxe percussion pistols in a case, L. Collombert, Aix-les-Bains, circa 1850/60
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots
Description
Octagonal barrels with fluted middle sections and original bright bluing. Rifled bores with twelve grooves in 10.5 mm calibre. Dovetailed front sights, adjustable rear sights. Colour case hardened patent breech blocks inlaid with fine gold wire and with gold-inlaid numbers 1" and "2", respectively. Colour case hardened lock plates with edges inlaid in gold and signature "L. Collombert Arqr. à Aix-les-Bains". Half stocks made of beautifully grained walnut wood with fine chequering. Brightly blued trigger guards and grey case hardened butt caps, all inlaid with fine gold wire. Length of each 42 cm. In an oakwood case, the lid with vacant brass plaque. The inside lined with green felt, lockable, key included. Comprehensive, complete set of tools comprising priming powder flask, screwdriver (tip damaged), nipple wrench, powder scale, mould for five bullets, ramrod and cleaning rod, grease container and patch can. Dimensions 7.5 x 54 x 26 cm.Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?
