French Target Pistol By Lonfier

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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)