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Antique Belgian Boxlock Perc. Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
Antique Belgian Boxlock Perc. Pistol
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Antique Belgian Double-Barrel Boxlock Percussion Pistol, NVSN, .44/.44 cal., 3.5'' octagonal barrels with post front sight, marked with an ''ELG'' (Liege) proofmark at left side and made integral with the floral-engraved boxlock frame with twin hammers aligned with bores, separate engraved loop trigger guard; one-piece varnished rootwood bag-style grip. Mfg'd ca. 1840-60, likely with full-blued finish. Condition is very good, the metal retaining no original finish but cleaned gunmetal gray with occasional light dings and pitting esp. in area of nipple. Grip is smooth having a thin line crack around at wrist, lovely grain and color, and much original varnish. Left action does not hold cock, right is inoperable; smoothbores show general black-powder erosion. Est.: $250-$450. (Antique)