Pair of Officer's pistols, model 1816, Dauphin regiment. - One: overall length 34 cm, barrel with sides then round 20 cm, caliber 17 mm, rusted. Flintlock lock signed "Capiomont aux Cuirassiers du Dauphin", good working condition. Brass bail, brass fittings. Finely chased walnut stock. Gilt brass cap. Missing ramrod. No markings on breech and barrel. Good condition. - The other: overall length 34 cm, 20 cm round barrel, 17 mm caliber (rust bloom). Fixing trigger guard missing. Flintlock lock signed: "Manufacture Royale de Maubeuge", diamond-shaped hallmark with "R", good working order, missing stone clamp. Brass bail, brass fittings. Finely chased walnut stock. Gilt brass cap engraved with two interlaced Cs. Missing ramrod. No markings on breech and barrel. Good condition.

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