Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2018 : Sale A0618 Lot 575
J. ROESSLER, CARLSRUHE A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET-PISTOLS, no visible serial numbers,

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J. ROESSLER, CARLSRUHE
A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET-PISTOLS, no visible serial numbers,
circa 1860, with octagonal iron 9in. barrels signed in gilt on the top-flats 'J. ROESSLER IN CARLSRUHE', dove-tailed blade fore-sights, scroll engraved breeches, adjustable standing notch rear-sights to the scroll engraved top-tangs, carved fenced and engraved snails, borderline and scroll engraved back-action locks and hammers, walnut half-stocks with fluted butts, engraved butt-caps with truncated spires, spurred trigger-guard bows and horn fore-end tips, the pair contained within their makers walnut storage case, lined and compartmented in the continental style with dark green baize and with a full complement of original accessories including a scissors mould, loading mallet, cleaning rod, nipple-key, turn-screw, powder-flask, adjustable measure and double ended wood barrel for caps and patches

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Estimate £3,000-5,000