Null Pair of percussion pistols in grey chagrin case

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Pair of percussion pistols in grey chagrin case

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Pair of percussion pistols in grey chagrin case

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Estim. 150 - 250 EUR

AN ANTIQUE MAHOGANY PISTOL CASE CARCASS FOR A PAIR OF JOHN MANTON & SON PISTOLS, circa 1835, probably for percussion belt-pistols, the external measurements 14 1/2in. x 8 1/2in. x 3in., the tray and lid lined in green baize (some mothing, compartments removed) and retaining a small parchment trade label, hook and lock closure (no key).

Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

A GOOD 12mm RIFLED PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL SIGNED GHAYE, LIEGE, no visible serial number, circa 1860, with blued octagonal 10 1/4in. barrel, the top-flat signed in gilt script 'L'T GHAYE FAB'T D'ARMES A LIEGE' within a gilt borderline panel with arabesque terminals, in the white breech-block inlaid with further borderline arabesque geometrics and numbered for one of a pair, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, en-suite top-tang also numbered for a pair and fitted with an adjustable rear-sight, carved and moulded snail, gilt borderline and arabesque inlaid hump-backed bar-action lock with dipped tail, en-suite hammer, fluted walnut half-stock with faceted iron pommel-cap with central spire and further gilt arabesque geometrics, en-suite spurred trigger guard, carved fore-end tip and no provision for ramrod.

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

JOHN MANTON, LONDON A 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 11664, for between 1845-49 and converted by the maker from percussion, with 29in. barrels, slightly elevated top-rib signed in script 'JOHN MANTON & SON DOVER STREET LONDON' and numbered for '2' of a pair, scroll engraved bands to breech-ends, shallow carved percussion fences and broad scroll engraved top-tang, border, scroll and game-scene engraved bar-action locks signed 'JOHN MANTON & SON' and modified from the original percussion examples (traces of colour), border and scroll engraved action body with Jones-type swing-under-lever, walnut straight-hand butt-stock chequered at the wrist, engraved iron furniture, the heel-plate numbered '2' on the face, a hunting dog engraved to the trigger guard bow (concealed by the under-lever) and fully chequered walnut splinter fore-end with cross-key fastener. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Pistol holster 1st World War probably for pistol Mauser 08, brown leather, not marked, in the lid compartment for pistol key, on the side compartment for spare magazine, age-appropriate condition, h 25 cm.

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