FINE PAIR OF LE LYON MUFF PISTOLS.

FINE PAIR OF LE LYON MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 31. NSN. 1-1/16” rnd bbl. Marked LE LYON / A PARIS” in an oval cartouche on bottom of each frame. Frames are engraved with running pheasants on left side of each and a swan on right side of one, a duck on the other. One pistol has the number 1 on bbl and frame, the other has the number 2. Ivory grips have relief carved panels on both sides. 6-3/4” x 4-5/8” red Morocco leather case has gold tooling on top and sides and a green paper bottom. Maroon velvet interior is French recessed with compartments for the pistols, combination bbl wrench/nipple wrench, engraved bullet mold with nippers, turned rosewood cap box and turned ivory powder flask. Covered compartment contains cast balls. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with bright bbls and strong casehardening on frames, hammers, combination tool and bullet mold. Stock on one has a hairline crack starting at top of frame. Mechanically fine. Case has minor scuffing with some edge wear on bottom. Interior is fine. Rosewood container is bright. Powder container shows some staining. 4-30237 FS126 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	98	$6,325.00	FINE PAIR OF LE LYON MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 31. NSN. 1-1/16” rnd bbl. Marked LE LYON / A PARIS” in an oval cartouche on bottom of each frame. Frames are engraved with running pheasants on left side of each and a swan on right side of one, a duck on the other. One pistol has the number 1 on bbl and frame, the other has the number 2. Ivory grips have relief carved panels on both sides. 6-3/4” x 4-5/8” red Morocco leather case has gold tooling on top and sides and a green paper bottom. Maroon velvet interior is French recessed with compartments for the pistols, combination bbl wrench/nipple wrench, engraved bullet mold with nippers, turned rosewood cap box and turned ivory powder flask. Covered compartment contains cast balls. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with bright bbls and strong casehardening on frames, hammers, combination tool and bullet mold. Stock on one has a hairline crack starting at top of frame. Mechanically fine. Case has minor scuffing with some edge wear on bottom. Interior is fine. Rosewood container is bright. Powder container shows some staining. 4-30237 FS126 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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