A Pair Of Liège 22-Bore Percussion Pistols
207*
A Pair Of Liège 22-Bore Percussion Pistols
Mid-19th Century
With russet twist octagonal sighted polygroove rifled barrels, foliate engraved tangs each incorporating a back-sight, border engraved flat locks (one action defective) and hammers (top of one replaced), figured full stocks with chequered grips and carved ovoidal pommels, iron mounts comprising shaped side-plates engraved with foliage, ovoidal butt-caps each engraved with a flower-head, foliate engraved trigger-guards, vacant shield-shaped escutcheons (one missing), and original iron ramrod (the other missing, some surface rust patination) (2)
16.2 cm. barrels
Sold for £500 inc. premium

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