A scarce French percussion breechloading pistol by LeLyon of Pariscirca...

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A scarce French percussion breechloading pistol by LeLyon of Pariscirca 1830
The 9 inch barrel with ten groove rifling in .49 caliber. Faceted barrel etched and engraved overall with scrollwork incorporating dragons, insects and masks, the breech with putti and demon, the front section inscribed Lelyon inventeur brevete/71 rue Richelieu a...

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