CASED PAIR OF UNMARKED BELGIAN MUFF PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF UNMARKED BELGIAN MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 45. Tiny screw bbl percussion pistols with 1-1/2” micro-rifled damascus bbls, engraved case-colored receiver with case-colored hammer, bag-shaped ebony grips with scallop shell cap box cover on the butt. The pistols are matching, both are numbered 442 and are cased in a fine black leatherette covered casing, brass bound with lock, complete with key and initials “F.R.” embossed on the lid. Case is lined with fine buff-colored suede and contains a bullet mold/nipple wrench combination tool and a tiny copper and brass flask with a bee stamped on the side of the top. Front inside edge of the case is engraved with a French inscription, apparently advertising that the company displayed at the 1855 Paris Expo. The company’s name is apparently “Peret”. CONDITION: Both pistols are in nearly identical condition with bbls retaining about 80% fine damascus pattern. Receivers 85-90% fading case colors, hammers about 90% fading case colors. One grip has a hairline back of the top tang and both have chips at the butt. Case is fine with moderate staining and a little damage with some oil staining in the lid. Mold is fine and the flask exceptionally fine. 4-48896 JR683 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	758	$2,012.00	CASED PAIR OF UNMARKED BELGIAN MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 45. Tiny screw bbl percussion pistols with 1-1/2” micro-rifled damascus bbls, engraved case-colored receiver with case-colored hammer, bag-shaped ebony grips with scallop shell cap box cover on the butt. The pistols are matching, both are numbered 442 and are cased in a fine black leatherette covered casing, brass bound with lock, complete with key and initials “F.R.” embossed on the lid. Case is lined with fine buff-colored suede and contains a bullet mold/nipple wrench combination tool and a tiny copper and brass flask with a bee stamped on the side of the top. Front inside edge of the case is engraved with a French inscription, apparently advertising that the company displayed at the 1855 Paris Expo. The company’s name is apparently “Peret”. CONDITION: Both pistols are in nearly identical condition with bbls retaining about 80% fine damascus pattern. Receivers 85-90% fading case colors, hammers about 90% fading case colors. One grip has a hairline back of the top tang and both have chips at the butt. Case is fine with moderate staining and a little damage with some oil staining in the lid. Mold is fine and the flask exceptionally fine. 4-48896 JR683 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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