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Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria

Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A fine pair of cased percussion pistols by J. B. Ronge, shooting tournament 1st price

Estimate

€ 2.000 - 2.500

Sold

€ 5.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

dating: 1851 provenance: Liege, Rifled, 12 mm cal barrels (clean bore, one with a very light layer of rust at the surface, with clearly visible rifling), octagonal at the ends, seven-faced at the center and decorated with grooves, engraved with floral motifs at the edges, engraved with floral motifs and marked '1' and '2' and with 'Acier Fondu' in gold at the bases, front sight; the tangs engraved with floral motifs, with adjustable rear sight and numbered en suite. Forward spring locks signed 'J. B. RONGÉ Á LIÉGE' in gold, and finely engraved with hunting scenes. Wooden stocks carved with floral motifs and with grooved butts. Iron mounts engraved with floral motifs, the trigger guards with finger support. In their original wooden case (small damages) with brass mounts, with a plaque inscribed 'Al Sig.r Ciravegna 1.mo Premio del Tiro. Turin 1851' at the center of the lid. Lined with red velvet (faded), complete with all tools. length 42 cm.

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