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B) Gastinne-Renette Percussion Dueling Pistol - Serial no. 894, 451 cal., 11 inch octagon bbl., gray/silver/gold finish, ebony stock. See “A.” CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with excellent detailing throughout, an attractive French gray on the lock and barrel, attractive natural aged patina on the silver, light aging to the silver gilt creatures, and generally only light handling and storage wear. The stock is also exceptionally fine and has crisp carving and minimal handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. This is a fantastic set from France’s premier 19th century dueling pistol makers formerly owned by American Olympian Walter Winans. Now is your opportunity to add this exquisite pair of exhibition dueling pistols to your collection!
Provenance: The Walter Winans Collection; The W. Keith Neal Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 200,000 - 375,000
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