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LOT 1261
Cased Pair of Engraved and Relief Carved Percussion Dueling/ Target Pistols with Accessories Retailed and Finished by Gastinne-Renette of Paris -A) French Percussion Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 5/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/gray finish, walnut stock. By the second half of the 19th century when these pistols were produced, Gastinne-Renette was the premiere source for dueling pistols in Paris and manufactured high end firearms for Napoleon III, the
King of Spain, Annie Oakley, and many other notable figures. These pistols have “1” and “2” respectively in inscribed on the breech plugs and standing breeches, “FNI. P. GASTINNE RENETTE A PARIS.” marked on the top of the blued barrels, dovetailed front sights, and fixed notch rear sights on the standing breeches. They scroll engraved floating island locks and furniture including spurred trigger guards with nice scroll accents. The well-figured checkered half-stocks
have fluted and relief scroll carved wrists. They come in a figured hardwood case with “GASTINNE-RENETTE/PARIS” in gold lettering inside the lid, closely fitted interior with blue baize lining, and an assortment of loading and cleaning tools (mold absent). CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus of the lightly fading period refinished blue, smooth gray on the lock and furniture, a patch of oxidation behind the hammer, reinforced rear sight, and generally fairly minor age and storage related wear. The stock has attractive figure, crisp carving, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. The case has some small pieces absent but is otherwise fine. The accessories are very good with generally minor storage wear aside from the mallet which is well-used.
B) French Percussion Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 5/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/gray finish, walnut stock.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus of the lightly faded period refinished blue on the barrel, mostly smooth gray on the lock and furniture, and minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp carving, attractive figure, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Overall, a very attractive cased pair from Paris’ best known dealers in dueling pistols. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1262
Cased Pair of Two Flobert Parlor Pistols with Case -
A) Belgian Flobert Parlor Pistol - NSN, 5.5 mm cal., 10 1/8
inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. These Flobert pistols date to around the early 20th century, and were made for indoor target shooting. Liege proofs on the left of
the breech, adjustable beaded blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. Cased with the “B” gun in a hardwood case with brass shield plaque on the lid inscribed with a monogram and green felt lined fitted interior containing thirty rounds of Flobert ammunition, screwdriver, cleaning rod and key. Also includes a copy of “The Flobert Gun” by Joseph T. Vorisek.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% original blue finish on the barrel, 95% vivid original case colors, and 50% plus original niter blue finish on the sights and trigger guard with flaking and smooth brown patina on the balance. Stock is also very fine with distinct edges, a hairline crack visible on the right below the breech, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
B) Manufrance Flobert Parlor Pistol - NSN, 5.5 mm cal., 9 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Cased with “A” gun. “MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D’ARMES & CYCLES ST. ETIENNE” maker marked on top of the barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel, 95% vivid original case colors, and 85% plus original
niter blue finish on the sights. Stock is also excellent with
distinct edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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