AUCTION 31: ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND DECORATIONS

A FRENCH VERSAILLES PISTOL WITH SILVER MEDUSA, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $800 - $1,100

Buyer's premium:

With beautiful Damascus steel barrel, rifled bore, 15 mm cal., marked on the breech with ELG, a sole proof mark until 1853, when it became the mark for definitive proof. Since 1893 used on muzzleloaders only. Excellent percussion lock with engraving and fir-gilt decorated lock plate, polished blued steel trigger guard. Nicely engraved silver medusa on the grip butt. Wooden stock with checkered grip is in perfect condition considering the age.

Dimensions: L: 15 1/2 in., (39.5 cm.)

Condition: In a very good condition, the stock has a few scratches, good action.