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CASED Pair FRENCH Antique Percussion BELT Pistols
Guns International #: 100949278 Seller's Inventory #: 5174 & 5175
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29942
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CASED Pair FRENCH Antique Percussion BELT Pistols
Maker’s Marked “AREEN” w Horn Tipped Carved Stocks
Here we present an antique Pair of French Percussion Belt Pistols, made circa the late 18th Century as flintlock, then converted to percussion in the first half of the 19th Century. The lock of each pistol is marked by the maker “J. AREEN”. These would have been intended to be worn on the belt, perhaps by an officer in the military.
These pistols are each .54 caliber with 9-11/32 barrels that begin as octagonal, transitioning to round about the mid-point. The front sights are an oblong blade, and the rear sights are notches on the barrel tangs. Both pistols feature horn tips on the ramrods and stock forends. Stocks are carved on top and beneath the pistols. Brass hardware is engraved and sculpted on the pommels, side plates, and trigger guards. Ramrod holders are also brass. The conversions were very well-done. One pistol has a plain trigger, while the other has a double set trigger, enabling a must crisper trigger pull for an aimed shot.
The case is a glass-topped, custom made case in oak with a red velvet cushion.
The overall condition for each pistol is fine. The iron parts bear a rich plum-colored patina. The brass is dark with age. The markings are legible. The carved stocks are very nice and solid. The bores are smooth and fine. The actions are excellent and strong. Here is an excellent example of an original pair of pistols that have been together since flintlocks ruled the day, were updated to percussion and kept together for us today.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 9-11/32 inches.
Caliber: .54 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$4000
#5174 & 5175
SOLD
Antique: Yes