Sold for $1,200

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

19th Century Belgian Percussion Double Barrel Pistol

.48 caliber. 10.6" barrel length. SN: NSN. Nickel plated finish with Damascus patterned barrels mounting one piece walnut stocks with texturing to the grips and a {Lion Face} to the pommel. Double barrel percussion smoothbore pistol with checker-dot patterned engraving over the lockplates, triggerguard, and hammers. The barrel displays Belgian firing proofs, and the pistol mounts a brass tipped wood ramrod.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very Good. Bore is Frosty with a brown patina forming throughout. Metal finish shows some scattered scratches overall and some beading over the barrels from a varnished finish. Finish to the stocks is flaking along the edges. Action is functional.

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