(A) FINE CASED PAIR OF CLAUDIN DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS

(A) FINE CASED PAIR OF CLAUDIN DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS A very nice and unusual true pair of French double-barreled muff pistols by Ferdinand Claudin of Paris. The pistols have side-by-side twist turn-off Damascus barrels with false rifling. Case hardened and foliate scroll engraved boxlock action with double hammers and folding triggers. Both actions are numbered "2". The bag-shaped burl grips have vacant oval German silver thumb plates and iron cap boxes with shell lids. The pistols are housed in their wonderful original leatherette case. Lid is impressed with gilt scroll and borders, as well as gilt "E. M." initials. The inside of the red felt-lined lid has a wonderfully gold decorated panel reading "F. CLAUDIN / A PARIS" in gold. Case is French fitted for the pistols and their accessories which include a matching "2" numbered case hardened combination mold and nipple wrench, horn-capped, case-shaped thermoplastic powder flask, thermoplastic cap box, and some balls. CONDITION: Very Fine. Barrel displays excellent patterning. Actions and hammers retain strong portions of their case colors, some areas fading to patterned patina. Nipples have flashes of nitre blue. Grips have light handling marks. Bores are bright, showing little evidence of any use. Crisp mechanics. Case has some expected fading and mild wear. A rare set that displays exceedingly well.Name Value Accessories Case Barrel Length (BOTH) 1 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore (BOTH) .32 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer (BOTH) F. Claudin Model (BOTH) Muff Pistol Serial Number (BOTH) 2, Name, Value, Accessories, Case, Barrel Length, (BOTH) 1 - 5/8", Caliber/Bore, (BOTH) .32 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, (BOTH) F. Claudin, Model, (BOTH) Muff Pistol, Serial Number, (BOTH) 2

Estimate:$3,000

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