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Pair of percussion pistols signed AUBRY à BORDEAUX
France - circa 1840
Steel, wood.
Overall length: 39.5cm - Barrel length: 24 cm - Caliber: 14mm
Smooth octagonal barrels, ribbon damascus; dovetail-mounted front sight. Engraved breech tails with frog and numbered 1 & 2 in gold.
Flat-bodied front locks signed AUBRY in BORDEAUX. Crested hammers. Die-cut steel counterplates depicting wings.
Lip bridges. Trigger tails with stetchers.
Ovoid knobs. Engine-turned screws.
Walnut mounts with short barrels.
Very good working condition. Breech bolt "1" replaced.
Reference: LP5321
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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.
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