CASED SET OF FRENCH RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED FINI PAR LEPAGE MOUTIER, CIRCA 1855.

SN NSN. Classic pair of mid-19th century French target pistols with bolted front action locks, finely engraved with scrolls, and hammers en suite. Octagonal bbls, steel mounts of typical form. Ebony stocks carved with florals in classic French target pistol style. Pistols are cased in their original rosewood veneered case with all accessories, bullet mold possibly replaced. A good pair of French percussion target pistols, which do not exhibit the usual Belgian proofs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright, bbls heavily reblued with modern bluing. Stocks are crisp, numbered 4610. Minor damage under lock of one pistol. Other pistol fine, also numbered 4610. 4-49753 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2461

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2461	$5,290.00	CASED SET OF FRENCH RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED FINI PAR LEPAGE MOUTIER, CIRCA 1855. SN NSN. Classic pair of mid-19th century French target pistols with bolted front action locks, finely engraved with scrolls, and hammers en suite. Octagonal bbls, steel mounts of typical form. Ebony stocks carved with florals in classic French target pistol style. Pistols are cased in their original rosewood veneered case with all accessories, bullet mold possibly replaced. A good pair of French percussion target pistols, which do not exhibit the usual Belgian proofs. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Metal polished bright, bbls heavily reblued with modern bluing. Stocks are crisp, numbered 4610. Minor damage under lock of one pistol. Other pistol fine, also numbered 4610. 4-49753 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2461 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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CASED SET OF FRENCH RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS SIGNED FINI PAR LEPAGE MOUTIER, CIRCA 1855.