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Belgian Percussion Target Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Belgian Percussion Target Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Belgian Percussion Target Pistol, NVSN, brass sleeved .44'' bore with 3-groove rifling, reduced from an original .58'' smoothbore, browned 6-1/2'' octagonal twist barrel with small notch rear sight and square front blade, upper left barrel flat is marked ''58'' and ''44'' above a single Liege proofmark. Lockplate and furniture are lightly engraved with leaf patterns and hammer has a half-cock notch; checkered stock has a gloss varnished finish with metal grip cap and tapered wood ramrod with a brass ferrule; weight is 27 ozs. In modern oak case lined with blue velour. Condition is fair to good with a strong mainspring and clean bore. Metal surfaces have a dark grey patina with fine oxidation and pitting. Barrel has a few chafes and the hammer has areas of buffed corrosion. Stock has small dents and chips with raised grain and a beginning split under the forend. Front sight is an inset replacement. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)