Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #4245
Lot #4244
Lot #4246

Lot 4245: Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved French Dueling Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved, Carved and Silver Plated French Percussion Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Lot 4245: Cased Pair of Engraved and Carved French Dueling Pistols

Cased Pair of Engraved, Carved and Silver Plated French Percussion Dueling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) French Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Dueling
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 12 mm
Barrel: 10 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2156
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured around the mid-19th century. Both pistols marked "Fni P LEFAUCHEUX A PARIS" on top of the barrel, with carving on the tip of the forend and with engraving on top of the breech, upper tang, lock, trigger guard and end cap. Both Liege proofed underneath the breech. Includes wood case (very good condition) with a brass plaque on the lid inscribed "G.B." and the interior of the lid marked "LEFAUCHEUX A PARIS", with tools and a powder flask.

B) French Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 12 mm
Barrel: 10 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2156
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #509: Pair of Unknown Percussion Pistols

    Lot #37: Engraved A. Lamb Marked Half Stock Percussion Rifle

    Lot #1324: Two Pedersoli Percussion Pocket Pistols

    Lot #1327: Pedersoli Howdah Hunter Double Barrel Percussion Pistol

    Lot #1326: South Carolina Palmetto Armory Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

    Lot #50: Engraved Colt 1851 Navy Model Percussion Revolver