| 599 Das Innere mit blauem Samt ausgekleidet, im Deckel goldgeprägte Herstellerbezeichnung. Umfangreiches Zubehör, bestehend aus Kugelzange, Ladehammer, Pistonschlüssel, Ladelöffel, Pflaster- und Fettbüchse und Putz- und Ladestöcke. Maße 8 x 47,5 x 25 cm. Francis Marquis, von 1832 bis 1872 als Büchsenmacher in Paris nachgewiesen. A pair of cased percussion pistols by Francis Marquis, Paris, circa 1840/50 Octagonal barrels of fine twist Damascus steel with twelve-groove rifled bores in 12 mm calibre. The upper sides with engraved signature „Fni. par Francis Marquis, 4 Be des Italienes, Paris“. Engraved tangs numbered „1“ and „2“, respectively. Locks with finely engraved tendrils. Half stocks of walnut wood with fullered butts and finely cut scrollwork. Engraved iron furnitures. Length of each 41.5 cm. In the original case of walnut wood, the lid with vacant brass plaque. Lockable, key is missing. The interior lined with blue velvet, inside the lid gold-embossed manufacturer’s mark. Extensive accessories comprising bullet mould, loading hammer, nipple wrench, loading spoon, patch can, grease container, cleaning rod and ramrod. Dimensions 8 x 47.5 x 25 cm. Francis Marquis, recorded in Paris as gunsmith between 1832 and 1872. 335507 II + € 3.000 5939
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