^Lot 16 Matched Pair Bel. Perc. Target Pistols

Matched Pair of Belgian Percussion Target Pistols, .50 cal., 10'' octagonal barrels, beautifully carved Mediterranean walnut stocks with scale type checkering, tulip-edged pommels, and lion's head carved forend tips. Hammers, lockplates, upper tangs, triggerguards, finials and butt caps are all tastefully engraved with moderate coverage. Nickel silver escutcheons and barrel wedge. Condition to both is fine retaining approx. 85%-90% thinning Belgian blue to Fine Twist barrels. Stocks are crisp and pistols show little use. Actions are good, bores are fine. Est.: $2,500-$4,000/pair. (Antique)