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Pair of Engraved and Ivory Gripped Le Page Muff Pistols -A) Engraved Le Page Percussion Muff Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Pair of Engraved and Ivory Gripped Le Page Muff Pistols -A) Engraved Le Page Percussion Muff Pistol
A) Fixed notch sight, with "LE PAGE/ A/ PARIS" on top of the frame behind the hammer and a Liege proofmark on the left side. Damascus pattern barrel with decorative muzzle bands and straight rifling. Extensive scrollwork on the frame, with a floral burst on the hammer and a lion head capbox lid. Smooth one piece bag shaped ivory grip with capbox on the butt.
BBL: 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 28
Finish: bright
Grips: ivory
Serial Number: 943/930


B) As A.
BBL: 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 28
Finish: bright
Grips: ivory
Serial Number: 943/930


A) Fine, with a bright gray patina overall, minor spotting and clearly visible engraving and Damascus pattern clearly visible. Age cracking is visible on the grip, with a fine aged patina highlighting the attractive natural grain of the piece. Mechanically good.

B) Fair, as A with spotting and scratching on the metal, more extensive cracks and absent chips on the grips.