Bidspirit auction | A Pair Cased Percussion Pistols

A Pair Cased Percussion Pistols - Octagonal barrels made of Damascus steel with hairline grooves of 14 mm calibre are lightly swamped, steel sights, fine engraving in the chamber area and on the tongue of the breech block. Percussion locks with fine simple engraving. Set trigger. Carved walnut half stocks, grips roughened with checkering. Engraved steel furniture, butt caps with a space for caps with lids decorated with embossed mascarons. Probably France, 2nd quarter of the 19th century, length of each pistol 36 cm. In a walnut wood case lined with green velvet together with rich accessories. Condition 2+