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Unusual Antique Belgian SxS Rolling Block Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD
Unusual Antique Belgian SxS Rolling Block Pistol
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Unusual Antique Belgian SxS Double-Barrel Rolling Block Pistol, #280, 9mm (.36) cal., 5.5'' round barrel group has blade front sight on central rib and marked with an oval ''ELG'' (Liege) and ''(star)/K'' proof marks at right; frame has hinged breechblock with twin firing pins and marked ''280'', matching hammers, is marked on left side ''280'' in thee places, ''Brevet (Patent) Remington'' and an impressed ''(crown)/LH'' cartouche, marked on right side ''(rampant lion)/G'' cartouche, circular ''EM & L Nagant/Liege'' logo and ''Brevet/Nagant''; single trigger, separate loop trigger guard, and integral gripstraps, with lanyard loop at butt and checkered two-piece varnished hardwood grips. Mfg'd in full-blued finish with case hardened breechblock. Condition is excellent, nearly new, retaining approx. 96% deep smooth original blue, vivid case colors, and unmarked grips having sharp checkering and original finish. Action is smooth and crisp; bores are bright showing occasional light frosting and sharp rifling. Est.: $900-$1,200. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)