CASED PAIR OF BERTONNET PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF BERTONNET PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. Cal. 48. NSN 10-1/2” fluted oct bbls. Marked “BERTONNET / EN BUENOS AYRES” on top of bbls which also have numbers 1 and 2. Belgian proofmarks on left of bbls but there is no indication of the actual maker. Stocks have fluted grips to match bbls and relief carved floral scrolls on forearm and left sideplate. In a brass bound mahogany case lined with green velvet. French recessed interior has compartments for the pistols, cleaning and loading rods, bullet mold, screwdriver, nipple wrench, oil can, turned wood cap box, powder flask, and powder measure. Covered compartment has three tips for the cleaning rod and a number of cast balls. There is no key. CONDITION: Metal on the pistols has been reblued and most of this finish remains mixed with light surface rust. Stocks are good. Mechanically fine. Powder measure and powder flask are incorrect replacements, the other accessories are very good. Case has three cracks on top, two repaired. It has been refinished on the exterior. 4-30715 FS198 (4,000-5,000)

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
	86	$5,865.00	CASED PAIR OF BERTONNET PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. Cal. 48. NSN 10-1/2” fluted oct bbls. Marked “BERTONNET / EN BUENOS AYRES” on top of bbls which also have numbers 1 and 2. Belgian proofmarks on left of bbls but there is no indication of the actual maker. Stocks have fluted grips to match bbls and relief carved floral scrolls on forearm and left sideplate. In a brass bound mahogany case lined with green velvet. French recessed interior has compartments for the pistols, cleaning and loading rods, bullet mold, screwdriver, nipple wrench, oil can, turned wood cap box, powder flask, and powder measure. Covered compartment has three tips for the cleaning rod and a number of cast balls. There is no key. CONDITION: Metal on the pistols has been reblued and most of this finish remains mixed with light surface rust. Stocks are good. Mechanically fine. Powder measure and powder flask are incorrect replacements, the other accessories are very good. Case has three cracks on top, two repaired. It has been refinished on the exterior. 4-30715 FS198 (4,000-5,000) 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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