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18TH AND 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY LIÈGE
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Two percussion pistols, each converted from flintlock, and a percussion box-lock pistol
18th and 19th century, probably Liège
The first with two-stage sighted barrel, engraved rounded lock, carved figured walnut full stock, brass mounts cast and chased with rococo decoration in relief, and wooden ramrod (tip missing); the second with belled brass cannon barrel and engraved action in one piece, the former with spring bayonet, and chequered butt (adapted) inlaid with silver wire (ramrod missing); the third with octagonal barrel, spring bayonet, and plain butt
14½in. (36.8cm.) to 9½in. (24.2cm.) (3)
18th and 19th century, probably Liège
The first with two-stage sighted barrel, engraved rounded lock, carved figured walnut full stock, brass mounts cast and chased with rococo decoration in relief, and wooden ramrod (tip missing); the second with belled brass cannon barrel and engraved action in one piece, the former with spring bayonet, and chequered butt (adapted) inlaid with silver wire (ramrod missing); the third with octagonal barrel, spring bayonet, and plain butt
14½in. (36.8cm.) to 9½in. (24.2cm.) (3)