#35 • Pair of Dueling Pistols- Flintlock 1800's Belgian

Part of Red Gallery - Memorial Day Extravaganza Auction - Day 1 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

1810-1892 Belgian Flintlock dueling pistol pair-Often referred to as "Belgian Sea Service Pistols"- wooden walnut stocks with brass hardware and steel barrels and mechanisms. Lanyard ring on butt. No ram rods as reloading wasn't an option for a duel or for ship boarding. Approx. 69 caliber. Barrel on #1 has proof marks of Liege (ELG over star) in Belgium, "US", crown over "D",crown over "TPF" and lock has a "ON" next to hammer and pistol #2 has a Crown over "W" on lock and Crown over "B" on barrel top, proof marks of Liege (ELG over star) in Belgium, "SR", "PM" and more marks on underside of barrel. Pistol #1 has a solid stock with 2 "notches" carved into handle, could signify successful duels. Pistol #2 handle has been split and repaired. All guns need to be checked for function by a gunsmith before use. Though we believe to be authentic, it has yet to be third party authenticated. BP