Box containing a PAIR of PISTOLS signed LASSENCE – RONGE A LIEGE Belgium – 19th century.

Box containing a PAIR of PISTOLS signed LASSENCE – RONGE A LIEGE
Belgium – 19th century.
Steel, wood and silver.
Total length: 43cm - Barrel length: 24.7cm - Muzzle diameter: 12mm

Octagonal barrels, with rifled bores, ribbon Damascus. They are marked on the top: LASSENCE – RONGE A LIEGE in gold in a blue cartouche; breech and breech tails engraved with scrolls. Silver front sights mounted in dovetail; sight notches adjustable in height by blued screws. Hallmarked with the Liège bench and numbered 3.
Flat-bodied locks, engraved with scrolls. Percussion operation. Hammers engraved en suite with a tortoiseshell finish.
Bridges with engraved finger rests.
Counter-plates representing wings, engraved subsequently.
Flat cap pommels.
Varnished walnut mounts with short, carved barrels. Checkered stocks.

Very good condition.

Varnished walnut box with brass corners and a brass cartouche on the lid. Green felt trim. Double-locking lock with key.
Complete with original accessories, including a high-quality ball mold and pouring ladle.

(46.8 x 30)

LASSENCE – RONGE: Manufacturers in Liège from 1842 to 1859.

Ref.: 4648

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This collector's weapon is, according to Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.