France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). - Lot 182

Lot n° 182
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France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). - Lot 182
France, First Empire (1804–1814) – Restoration (1814–1830). Pair of officer’s half-saddle flintlock pistols converted to percussion. Caliber: approximately 12 mm. All metal parts have a light gray patina with some staining in places. Smooth, octagonal barrels with rear sight and front sight. Flintlock lock converted to percussion, with a flat body, chiseled with a small floral motif. Flat-bodied hammers, chiseled with small matching decorations. Steel counterplates cut into bat-wing shapes. Triggers under the trigger guard. Short-stocked walnut stocks with fine checkering, domed steel caps chiseled with a small continuous floral design. Steel trims present. The mechanism of one pistol is functional, with two cocking notches; it requires servicing, as the hammer does not always hold the second cocking notch. The hammer is detached from the second pistol; the mounting screw is missing, but the mechanism appears to function. The inside of the barrels is dirty. Pair of pistols in the condition in which they were found; never previously part of a collection. 35.5 cm (Barrels 19 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; minor dents on the stock; in need of restoration. Fairly good condition).
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