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231 - Belgium, circa 1840–50.
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€60 - 80Sale fees
Belgium, circa 1840–50. Pocket percussion pistol, box-frame, with two side-by-side barrels and forced balls, manufactured in Liège. Caliber approximately 12 mm. All metal parts with a mottled gray patina. Round, smooth barrels with simulated rifling at the muzzle. The frame is stamped “ELG” and “E.” Round barrels with deep simulated rifling at the muzzle. Triggers under the trigger guard. The side panels, breech block, and trigger guard are chiseled with foliage scrollwork. Water-drop-shaped walnut stock with fine checkering. Partially functional mechanism with two cocking notches; the right hammer does not hold the cocking notches—needs servicing. Barrel interiors are dirty. Complete. 19 cm (barrels 7.5 cm). (Signs of wear and normal use; in fairly good condition).
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