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Cased Set Gastinne-Renette (Paris) Perc. Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Cased Set Gastinne-Renette (Paris) Perc. Pistols
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Cased Set of Gastinne-Renette (Paris) Percussion Pistols, .45 cal., 9-3/4'' octagonal and fluted blue barrels marked ''Fni Par Gastinne-Renette A Paris'', finely banknote engraved case colored lockplates, with similarly adorned hammers, triggerguards and butt caps; finely checkered bird's beak bordered European walnut halfstocks, with adjustable front sights. Nicely cased in seaweed green French-fitted oak case with turnscrew, nipple wrench, powder cup, straw-finished bullet mold with fire blue spruecutter, turned rosewood cap container and larger ball container, with brass ramrod, hardwood jag, and fruitwood hammer. Original key is included. Condition is excellent. Items show only the lightest marks from handling, with minor discoloration from tarnishing. Checkering to stocks remains crisp, as do actions; rifled bores are bright showing little use. Interior of case with some wear and light thinning from age. Exterior of case with light scuffs and some fissures from shrinkage; back exterior edge with six holes, possibly from old carrying strap (no longer present). Est.: $8,000-$12,000/set. (Antique)