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Lot n° 591

A fine percussion target pistol by Gastinne R...

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dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Parigi, Rufled, three-stage, 11.3 mm cal barrel, sixteen-sided at the center with fine grooves and the mark "FOURNI PAR GASTINNE-RENETTE A PARIS", heptagonal at the ends, the base finely engraved with floral and geometrical motifs, precision sight; tang engraved en suite with the base and provided with adjustable, blued sight. Forward spring percussion lock, flat plate with lowered tang finely engraved with floral and geometric motifs. Three-quarter ebony stock with micro-knurled butt and partially browned mounts with fine floral engravings, the trigger guard with the monogram 'EB' made of gold and silver. In wooden case lined with green cloth and complete with all tools and key. The lid featuring the same monogram.