Lot 144

A pair of cased percussion pistols, C. Lepage, Liège, circa 1850

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A78s | Live auction | 627 Lots

Hammer price € 6,600

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Description

Rifled octagonal barrels in 10.5 mm calibre, decorated with cut tendrils at the muzzles, bases, patent breechblocks and tangs, bores somewhat rough. Percussion locks equally covered with tendrils. Finely carved ebony stocks and iron furniture decorated en suite. Iron parts lightly patinated in places. Length of each 42 cm. In a blackened case lined with green velvet, the lid with brass plaque engraved with monogram "AB", containing, among other things, powder flask, bullet mould, cleaning and loading accessories. Dimensions 52 x 29 x 11 cm.
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General Information

Our auction "Fine Antique and Modern Firearms from 5 centuries" includes 628 lots. The descriptions are in German, with English translations of objects above a certain threshold. The printed catalogue has approx. 300 pages on high-gloss paper in the format 21x21 cm. In our high-quality thread-bound catalogue with hardback (wipeable), all lots are illustrated in color.