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Pair of Belgium Made Target/Dueling Pistols

These pistols, with patent breech, are .450 diameter bore with six lands and grooves, length of barrels is 9 1/2 inches. Gold inlay was used for the matched numbers. The "1" in gold on the barrel breech is matched by a "1" on tang. This was done so that the barrels were not put back in the wrong tang. They have a patent breech holding the nipple and the removable barrel. Both pistols are treated with fine engraving and are in excellent condition. The nipples were platinum lined and very fine removable units. The maker is unknown, but may be recognized by the touch marks on the barrels.
Overall View of one of the Swiss Target Pistols
Overall View of one of the Swiss Target Pistols
Overall View of a pair of Swiss Target Pistols
Overall View of a pair of Swiss Target Pistols
Similar View From Opposite Side
Similar View From Opposite Side
Angle View to Show Lockplate and Rear Barrel Sights
Angle View to Show Lockplate and Rear Barrel Sights
Patent Breech with Gold Number Enlays
Patent Breech with Gold Number Enlays
A Pair of Trigger Guards and Lower Forearm Detail
A Pair of Trigger Guards and Lower Forearm Detail
A Brace of Engraved Pistol Grip Caps
A Brace of Engraved Pistol Grip Caps
Detail View of Trigger Guards
Detail View of Trigger Guards
Detail View of Barrel Key and Escutcheon
Detail View of Barrel Key and Escutcheon
Forearm Relief Carving Detail
Forearm Relief Carving Detail
Rear Barrel Sight and Patent Breech
Rear Barrel Sight and Patent Breech
Lockplate, Nipple Bolster, and Rear Barrel Sight Detail
Lockplate, Nipple Bolster, and Rear Barrel Sight Detail
Lockplate and Rear Barrel Sight Detail
Lockplate and Rear Barrel Sight Detail
Front Sight and Muzzle
Front Sight and Muzzle
Lock with Hammer Cocked
Lock with Hammer Cocked
Lock with Hammer Down
Lock with Hammer Down
Triggerguard Underside
Triggerguard Underside
Buttcap Finial
Buttcap Finial