Original Items: One brace only. A brace means TWO (not a matched pair) interesting Belgian PIN FIRE pistols from just before the U.S. Civil War. The “NEW” French “Pinfire” cartridge was just introduced which featured a pin extending from the rear side of the cartridge that when depressed discharged the round. Never as popular as might have been expected and by 1870 quite obsolete.
These two pistols of slightly different style and barrel length come from an old collection that IMA acquired after have been in attic storage for more that 100 years. These we wiped over to get the dirt off revealing quite nice condition albeit with no remaining finish underneath. Each pistol has some internal issue which is ideal for the home gun smith to restore. Please see the photographs for condition details.
A very nice set, ready to restore or display as is!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: circa 1860
Caliber: One is 10mm, the other 12mm
Ammunition Type: Pinfire Cartridge
Action: Top Action Hammer
Feed System: Tip Up Double Barrel Single Shot
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