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132 - A case containing a pair of percussion pistols by Fauré-Lepa…
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Estimate €2,500 - €3,500
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Description
A case containing a pair of percussion pistols by Fauré-Lepage: Blued octagonal barrels, fluting in the middle of the sides, the central section, marked on the breeches: ‘F. P. Fauré-Le Page arqr Paris’; length 26 cm, 11 mm rifled calibre; engraved breeches and two breech-plates, one bearing the number ‘1’ and the other the number ‘2’; front hammers engraved with foliage, marked: ‘Fauré Le Page arqr Paris?, hammers engraved; iron fittings cut and engraved, trigger guards with a spur, caps finished with a double button; stocks in veined walnut, fluted grips, carved with foliage at the ends of the short fore-ends; total length 43.5 cm. (Wear to the blue finish on the barrels). Very good condition. Mahogany case, lid decorated with brass mouldings and a coat-of-arms in the centre; interior lined with purple velvet (which has faded to beige); lid marked … on the inside: ‘FAURÉ – LEPAGE – 8. RUE DE RICHELIEU – A PARIS’; it is complete with all its accessories, including its key; 48.5 x 27.5 x 8 cm. (Some minor wear and small losses). Dated circa 1865/1880. Very good condition.
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About the sale Antique weapons, historical memorabilia and decorations
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 11:00 AM
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