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A Cased Pair Of Scottish 50-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Alex.r Martin, Glasgow, Mid-19th Century
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A Brazilian Contract 10-Bore Flintlock Carbine
Reign Of Emperor Pedro II Of Brazil (1831-89), Circa 1835

Fine Antique Arms and Armour Including items from the Per T. Norheim Collection
29 April 2010, 11:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £408 inc. premium

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A Brazilian Contract 10-Bore Flintlock Carbine
Reign Of Emperor Pedro II Of Brazil (1831-89), Circa 1835

With sighted barrel crudely punched with a sacred heart at the breech, plain tang, border engraved rounded lock (cock associated) with 'P.II' crowned and 'Tower' across the tail, three-quarter stock, brass mounts of regulation type including side-plate of India pattern, and iron ramrod, possibly original (steel parts with some pitting, worn overall), Birmingham proof marks
72 cm. barrel

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Pedro II was the last Emperor of Brazil. He ruled for fifty-eight years and held widespread regard around the world for his success in creating a stable and peaceful country. His reign was characterised by a much more liberal political approach than many of Brazil's neighbours, and was a period of increasing prosperity for the country, along with the abolition of the slave trade, a representative political system and civilian control of the military. He was also a supporter of free speech, which allowed the growth of a republican movement, something which he was not willing to prevent. Failing health required a trip to Europe in 1887, and whilst there he learnt that the abolition of slavery had been passed into law. Upon his return a year later, he was welcomed home by mass demonstrations of affection, however the abolition of slavery made enemies of the coffee plantation owners, who formed the basis of economic power, and who began to pressure the military to overthrow the Emperor. In late 1889 he became the victim of a coup d'etat, and was sent into exile, dying in Paris two years later

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A Cased Pair Of Scottish 50-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Alex.r Martin, Glasgow, Mid-19th Century
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