Lot 2314
A cased pair of pinfire pistols by Jansen of Brussels, circa 1865
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A89s | Live auction | 1043 Lots
Hammer price € 5,000
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Rifled, bright bore, octagonal barrels in 11 mm calibre, slight pitting around the chambers, signed on the tops, the undersides numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Finely engraved locks, the undersides of the lock cases both inscribed "Lebeda's Patent". The carved, two-part half stocks with fluted grips and en suite engraved iron furniture. Pulling the front of the trigger guard unlocks the top break action. One stock with a cracked forearm and a repaired crack below the lock plate, both stocks somewhat knocked and with restorations in places. Length of each 39 cm. Complete with a case lined in green felt, containing extensive accessories, including a powder flask, bullet mould and screwdriver etc. Dimensions 48 x 30 x 8 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?