Double Percussion Pistol, Signed Peyret In Lyon - France - 19th Century

Double percussion pistol, signed Peyret in Lyon 
France 19th century
Steel, wood.
Overall length: 52.5cm - Barrel length: 32.5cm - Cal: 12mm

Round damascus barrels with joint band and signed on the underside S. Bernard. Brass ball front sight.
Long breech tail, fully engraved with lightning bolts, foliage and foliate scrolls, with monogrammed gold thumb piece.
Double rear lock engraved with foliage and zoomorphic heads.
The outer hammers are engraved en suite, with zoomorphic heads at percussion level.
The trigger guard is richly engraved with a cluster of arms, bouquets and foliage, and the baton loop is engraved en suite.
Gilt rosettes on the barrel key. Wooden ramrod with brass tip.
Frame in selected walnut.

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According to Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collector's weapon is classified as a Category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that the sale of these weapons to minors is prohibited.