Pair of French Percussion Pistols
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Description
likely converted M1822 cavalry pistols, octagonal to round 7-7/8 in. rifled barrels, one with lock plate inscribed "M. Imp. de Mutzeg", serial number 1886 on parts, various hallmarks to both sides of barrel including "M.1855", "1886 M1", "Cde17.CAN", encircled "Crown" over "D" and "T" hallmarks, barrel tang marked "M1822", the other with lock plate marked "M. Imp. de St. Etienne", serial number 554 on parts, sides of barrels marked "S.1854" and "Cde 17-6N A" and encircled "M" and "F", barrel tang marked "M1822", both with hallmarks to silver butt straps, and brass components, impressed marks to stocks, both approximately 14 in.ÿ - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee
Condition
both with minor scratches, nicks, and dings throughout, one with 1 in. square repair to wood fore stock, other handling wear to stocks including scratches, and chips, both muzzles with slightly rolled edgesÿ
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Pair of French Percussion Pistols
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