April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
A classic set of French dueling pistols with 9-1/2" blued octagonal barrels. Front action locks are finely engraved with florals finish in French grey. Trigger guards and buttcaps engraved and finish en suite. The walnut halfstocks are fluted, displaying deluxe grain, particularly on left side. Extremely crisp floral carving on forend. Casing particularly fine with high grade green velvet lining and full Devisme address stamped in gilt inside lid "36 BOULEVART DE ITALIENS / DEVISME / ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE / A PARIS". Accessories comprise of original mallet, two ramrods, turnscrew, nipple wrench, bullet mold, two cap boxes, and screwdriver. Bullet mold is not original to case. Turnscrew and nipple wrench handle missing cap. Powder measure is missing and has been replaced by a screwdriver blade. One cap box original to case, the other a replacement. Case lid of exotic wood has longitudinal split. Vacant brass escutcheon. Case retains an original steel key. CONDITION: Near mint bores. Both actions crisp as new. A most attractive set by one of France's premier gunmakers.
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