Null A Belgian boxlock percussion pistol, circa 1840
Rifled, octagonal Damascus…

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A Belgian boxlock percussion pistol, circa 1840 Rifled, octagonal Damascus steel nock barrel in 11 mm caliber, rough bore. Lightly engraved percussion lock with folding trigger, ELG mark on the underside. Cut and fluted grip. Iron parts cleaned and slightly pitted in places. Length 17 cm. Condition: II - III

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A Belgian boxlock percussion pistol, circa 1840 Rifled, octagonal Damascus steel nock barrel in 11 mm caliber, rough bore. Lightly engraved percussion lock with folding trigger, ELG mark on the underside. Cut and fluted grip. Iron parts cleaned and slightly pitted in places. Length 17 cm. Condition: II - III

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