Pair Of Percussion Pistols Signed Lepage In Paris France - 19th Century

PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS signed LEPAGE in PARIS
France - 19th century
Steel, wood.
Overall length: 36cm - Barrel length: 22.2 cm - Caliber: 12mm

Octagonal barrels, slightly blunderbussed, finely rifled, damascus ribbon finish, and engraved with a frieze of thunderbolts. Engraved breech tails and chased screws. Dovetail-mounted front sight and frogs.
Flat-bodied locks, engraved in sequence like the hammers; signed LEPAGE à PARIS in gold. (The intermediate notch does not catch on one).
Bridges with finger rests, engraved in sequence. Trigger shanks with stetchers.
Bat counterplates.
Olive caps engraved with a flower. 
Barrel mounts; finely engraved grips. (Crack and small lack on one) Silver thumb pieces.

Reference: LP4931

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collectible. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.