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French Percussion Pocket Pistols, Matched Pair (122910)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
French  Percussion Pocket Pistols, Matched Pair  (122910)
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450.00USDto j******0+ buyer's premium (99.00)
This item SOLD at 2020 Oct 31 @ 16:48UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This is a pair of unmarked percussion pocket pistols attributed to Louis-Francois Devisme of Paris, France. These little pistols are percussion ignition at 6. 5 in./ 17 cm. overall length with 2 3/8 in. / 6 cm. length barrels. About 10-11 mm bore with 12 groove left hand rifling. Bores are clear. This is a matched set as one is serialized at "3" and the other "*3". No bluing remains. To load these guns one must unscrew the barrel from the frame and pour about 20-25 grains of black powder into the chamber and drop an appropriate sized round ball onto the seat and screw the barrel back onto the frame. The hammers are center-frame box-lock design with folding triggers and no trigger guard. This was a popular design in the 1840's-1850's when these self-protection guns were carried in coat pockets or boots. (This design was made popular by Sam Colt's Paterson design revolvers of the 1840's here in the United States.) The frames are matching engraved, ebonized grips and in working order. A beautifully designed pair of guns without a box or accessories. No attempt has been made to fire these guns. No sales to New York City, New Jersey, California, or Hawaii.

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