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PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.
Cal. 45. NSN. Bbls. 10" oct. Pistols appear similar to French made Gastinne Renette examples but makers markings visible. Post front sights w/ guard. Elevator adjustable rear sights. Right bbl. flat on each pistol has Belgian Perron proof. Various parts of pistols have floral engraving. Pistols are numbered "1' & '2" on upper tangs. Finger curl trigger guards. Pointed grip caps. Hardwood stock w/ grooves on grip & floral carving at front. CONDITION: pistol 2 has a 1/3" crack ahead of recoil bolt, stocks otherwise show scattered dings & handling wear from the years. Metal is a gray patina w/ scattered oxidation. Bores show scattered oxidation but strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Harold Prucha Collection. (01-23216/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-1000.