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Lot 287:Diminutive Cased Pair of Devisme Percussion Pistols Dated 1847

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 287:Diminutive Cased Pair of Devisme Percussion Pistols Dated 1847

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $6,500

A) Devisme Percussion Pistol

These pistols come from the shop of renowned Parisian gunmaker Louis-Francois Devisme. His work won attention and awards at numerous exhibitions in the 1830s through the 1860s. The rifled barrels are etched with scroll and dot patterns and "Devisme a Paris" and have dovetailed bead front sights. The bottom of the barrels have a "crown/A.G" maker's mark and "No 808/AN 1847." "808" is also marked on the standing breech faces. There are standing leaf rear sights without notches on the standing breeches. The locks have scroll patterns and "DEVISME" in ovals. The furniture also has scroll patterns. The wrist escutcheons have ducal coronets. The ebony stocks have shell and floral relief carving. The case has "26 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS/DEVISME/ARQUEBUSIER BREVETE" in gilt letters and the fitted interior has a mallet, measure, combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, engraved mold, two containers, cleaning and loading rods, and a few lead balls.

ConditionVery good with distinct etching, engraving, and markings; refinished 20th century chrome plated metal surfaces, mild pitting on and around the nipple, and generally only light age and storage related wear. The stock is fine and has crisp carving, attractive black coloration and glossy finish, and slight handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good aside from a piece of veneer absent on the bottom right and has mild storage wear. The accessories are generally very fine with minimal wear.

Details

ManufacturerDevisme FP

ModelSINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32

Barrel5 7/8 inch octagon

Finishchrome

Stockrelief carved ebony

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page212

B) Devisme Percussion Pistol

See "A."

ConditionVery good with distinct etching, engraving, and markings; 20th century chrome plated metal surfaces, some minor pitting on the bolster, and generally light age and storage related wear overall. The refinished stock is fine and has crisp carving, attractive black color and smooth finish, some slight flakes at the nose and tail of the lock, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent.