Lot #204 - SUPERB CASED PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY FRENCH 1/2 STOCKED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:204
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Lot Description:SUPERB CASED PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY FRENCH 1/2 STOCKED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS
50 Cal; 10" oct barrels with silver dovetailed foresights & notched rear sights at the barrel tangs; LEPAGE FRERES A PARIS in relief at the breech; ACIER inlaid in gold to top barrel flat; ELG proof to lhs of barrels; elegant foliate engraved locks, hammers, spur triggers, butt caps, tangs & breeches; L.F. & rampant wild beast in a shield to tangs; sharp profiles, addresses & engravings; 95% orig blue finish to barrels; untouched pewter patina to locks, hammers & furniture; exc stocks with carved forends &fluted butts; gwo & fine cond. Presented in their orig mahogany case with brass edging to lid & vacant escutcheon; partitioned in the French style & lined in faded maroon velvet with LEPAGE FRERES 12 RUE D'ENGHIEN A. PARIS in gold lettering; with a full complement of exc accessories. C.1860. -
Estimate:A$0 - 0
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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