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3259 - A gold-inlaid percussion pistol for the Oriental market by Le Page à Paris, circa 1820
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A gold-inlaid percussion pistol for the Oriental market by Le Page à Paris, circa 1820 Octagonal barrel, tapering to a round shape, smooth-bore, 16 mm caliber, with a silver front sight. Above the chamber, a floral gold inlay; on the top of the barrel, the signature “LE PAGE A PARIS ARQUEBer DU ROI” inlaid in gold, along with an Arabic inscription. A lightly floral-engraved, finished percussion lock with the signature repeated in gold inlay (the nut inside the lock is broken). Smooth walnut stock, repaired several times with pieces of wood, featuring an iron trigger guard. Length: 42.5 cm. Presumably a gift piece crafted for an Oriental potentate. Condition: II–III
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.