Lot 3273
A cased pair of percussion pistols, Bruel Frères of Moulins, circa 1840
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Octagonal barrels, bright bore with hair rifling in 13 mm calibre. St. Etienne proof marks stamped on the left of the breeches. The patent breechblocks and tangs colour case hardened. The lightly engraved lock plates also colour case hardened, both inlaid in gold and signed “Bruel Freres a Moulins”. Percussion locks, French set triggers. Finely carved walnut half stocks with engraved, colour case hardened iron furniture. Vacant thumb plates in red gold. Iron ramrods. Length of each 37 cm. Dark-veneered, lockable wooden case (key is included), the lid inset with ornamental fittings and a slightly oxidised monogram plaque in brass. The interior lined in green velvet. Containing a complete set of accessories, comprising a wooden cleaning rod and additional ramrod, loading hammer, brass measuring spoon, screw driver for nipples, a wooden patch and primer tin, a copper and brass powder flask, grease tin and bullet mould. Dimensions 47.8 x 25.3 x 8 cm.354283
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