Lot 1496 , A cased pair of pin-fire muff pistols, late 19th/early 20th century,

A cased pair of pin-fire muff pistols, late 19th/early 20th century, each barrel crudely stamped LC, ivory grips, in a fitted rosewood case
Estimate £200-300

Case missing several areas of veneer at bottom edge. Screw missing from lock plate. Lid plaque dented. several scuffs and scratches. Guns themselves have light surface scratches. Mechanism does not work as it should on either.


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Sold for £280