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LOT 3251
Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold
Inlaid Percussion Dueling Pistols by LePage with
Carved Horn Detailing and Dated 1836
-A) Le Page Pistol - Serial no. 3575, 10 mm cal., 9
inch octagon bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. These pistols from the famous LePage firm
in Paris were manufactured under Jean Andre Prosper Henry LePage (1792-1854) in 1836, the year
after he was nominated as Arquebusier Ordinarie of the King, of the Duke of Orleans, and the Duke of
Nemours. The browned rifled Damascus barrels have “LEPAGE ARQER. DU ROI.” in gold in decorative
etched panels, dovetailed blade front sights, and platinum banded breech casehardened plugs with
pierced platinum plugs. The underside of the barrels have “A. 1836” and “N 3575.” The serial numbers
are repeated on the breech plug hooks, standing breeches, and stocks. The casehardened back action
locks have scroll and border engraving, burst patterns on the hammers, and “LEPAGE A PARIS” signed
behind the hammers. The casehardened spurred trigger guards enclose adjustable single set triggers,
and the furniture is primarily casehardened and engraved en suite with the locks. The well-figured
walnut half-length stocks have raised shell carving at the forend tips, silver wedge escutcheons,
checkered butts with scalloped borders, and contrasting dark horn pommel rings with fine floral relief
carving. The rosewood case has “EB” inscribed on the lid escutcheon, royal purple velvet and leather
lining with gilt borders, and a suite of loading and maintenance accessories (some replaced).
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original case colors, bright original gold, crisp engraving and
markings, brown and traces of blue along with distinct twist patterns on the barrel, some light
oxidation, and mild wear overall. The stock is fine with crisp carving, checkering, scattered mild dents
and scratches particularly on the forend and left flat, and some nice figure. Mechanically excellent. The
case and accessories are also generally very good with mild age and storage related wear, including
a crack across the lid. B) Le Page Pistol - Serial no. 3575, 10 mm cal., 9 inch octagon bbl., brown/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. See “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% plus original case colors, bright original gold, crisp engraving and
markings, mix of brown and traces of blue and distinct twist patterns on the barrel, some light oxidation,
and mild wear overall. The stock is fine and has crisp carving and checkering, a few very faint cracks, mild dents and scratches particularly on the forend and left flat, and some nice figure. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 10,000
LOT 3252
Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Inlaid J.B. Hanquet of Liege Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols -A) Hanquet Percussion Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/gold/silver finish, walnut stock. Jean-Baptiste Hanquet was a gunmaker in Liege from 1796 until 1872. The locks have “J.B. HANQUET A LIEGE” in gold inlay surrounded by gold and silver inlaid accents and also feature foliate scroll engraving. They are fired using adjustable single set trigger. The Damascus barrels have dovetailed front sights and Liege proofs. The standing breeches have screw adjustable notch rear sights. The breech plugs and standing breeches have “1” and “2” in gold inlay and scroll engraving. The trigger guards and pommels are blued and also feature scroll engraving. The stocks have relief scroll carving and fluted wrists. The pair comes in a hardwood case with red lining and a suite of accessories. The case lid escutcheon is engraved with a monogram. CONDITION: Fine with distinct Damascus patterns and light original finish on the barrel, dark case colors on the breech plug, lighter colors on the lock and standing breech, bright original gold inlays, dark aged patina on the silver inlays, 85% original blue on the furniture, and minor overall wear. The stock is very fine with crisp carving and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear including some small chips and cracks in the wood.
B) Hanquet Percussion Pistol - NSN, 45 cal., 9 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/gold/silver finish, walnut stock.
CONDITION: Good with light original finish and Damascus patterns on the barrel, vibrant original case colors on the breech plug and standing breech, dark case colors on the hammer, bright original gold inlays, dark aged patina on the silver inlays, and 85% plus original blue on the furniture. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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