"Carriage Guns - XVIII° - Louis XVI - Percussion Mod 1830"
Good pair of carriage pistols from the 18th century, Louis XVI /Directoire, modified to percussion around 1830. Round walnut stock of the bec de corbin type with iron cap. Slight lack in angle of the barrel of the mount under the barrel on both, see photos. Barrel with sides then molded and round, reinforced at the mouth, smooth interior. Cylinder head with long tail ending at the rear with a triangular tab. Mechanism in working order on both. Trigger under oval iron trigger guard. Caliber at the muzzle: 12 mm Length: 19 cm Barrel length: 8 cm Weight: 280 grs In state of conservation and use, functional, see details in the photos. Shipping costs offered for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery.