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Antique Item #C2395
French Target Pistol By Lonfier
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Lonfier A Rennes built 1845 to 1855 at Rennes, France. This pistol was built as a percussion target pistol. This piece shows a 7 5/7" barrel, 58 caliber with a superb multi groove rilfing. The rifling is excellent and shows approximately 40 groover. The barrel is solid but shows a Damascus finish and LEG Belgium proof. The fixtures are engraved and case colored. The lock shows the makers name in gold and is mounted with a dolphin head cock. The pistol is stocked in European walnut with a checkered grip. The rod is original. An excellent and well made pistol by a lesser known maker. (Antique Status)