Lot 3259
A gold inlaid percussion pistol for the Oriental market by Le Page à Paris, um 1820
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Octagonal to round, smooth-bore barrel in 16 mm calibre with silver front sight. Above the breech floral gold damascening, on the barrel top a gold-inlaid signature “LE PAGE A PARIS ARQUEBer DU ROI” as well as arabic inscription. Lightly florally engraved, converted percussion lock with repeated gold-inlaid signature (tumbler in the lock broken). Smooth walnut stock, repaired in several places with pieces of wood, with Iron trigger guard. Length 42.5 cm. Presumably a presentation piece made for an oriental potentate.354636
Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?