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3289 - A pair of percussion pistols, Schilling in Suhl, circa 1850
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A pair of percussion pistols, Schilling in Suhl, circa 1850 Octagonal barrels with eight-groove rifling, 13.5 mm caliber. Each barrel is inlaid with silver above the chamber, marked “1” and “2,” respectively, and signed “V. Chr. Schilling in Suhl.” Barrels show surface staining. Finely floral-engraved lock plates with external hammer safeties. Percussion locks with French firing pins. Slightly cut-away solid walnut stocks with engraved iron fittings, nickel silver-lined barrel wedges, and horn noses. Fittings and lock plates retain traces of the original color-hardened finish. One butt cap with a small metal splice. Wooden ramrods with horn tips. Both examples marked multiple times with the serial number “6111.” Length: 38 cm each. Condition: II–III
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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