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BY ISAAC RIVIERE, LONDON, NO.S 201 AND 202, CIRCA 1825
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An Unusual Pair Of 100-Bore Riviere Patent Percussion Coat Pistols
By Isaac Riviere, London, No.s 201 and 202, circa 1825
With rebrowned octagonal sighted barrels (one fore-sight missing) signed 'Riviere Patent' in gold on the top flat (gold probably later), patent breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, enclosed actions, signed scroll engraved top-straps, figured walnut full stocks (bruised), chequered butts, engraved iron mounts, and later horn-tipped ramrods (some pitting, one hammer repaired, the other broken, and probably replaced)
7.3/8in. (18.7cm.) (2)
By Isaac Riviere, London, No.s 201 and 202, circa 1825
With rebrowned octagonal sighted barrels (one fore-sight missing) signed 'Riviere Patent' in gold on the top flat (gold probably later), patent breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, enclosed actions, signed scroll engraved top-straps, figured walnut full stocks (bruised), chequered butts, engraved iron mounts, and later horn-tipped ramrods (some pitting, one hammer repaired, the other broken, and probably replaced)
7.3/8in. (18.7cm.) (2)