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Pair of 18th century horseman's size flintlock pistols converted to percussion, signed "A. Mann" w

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Pair of 18th century horseman's size  flintlock pistols converted to percussion,  signed  A. Mann  w
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Pair of 18th century horseman's size flintlock pistols converted to percussion, signed "A. Mann" with fancy cast and hand engraved brass mounts, with deep engraved and ornamented steel barrels. The pistolsmeasure 20" overall, the barrels measure 13-1/2" and are approximately .60 cal. smooth bore. The trigger guards show a small panel that is engraved with the initials "F M"; the owner's plaques mounted in the wristsshow a crown with a center panel that is hand engraved with a crown over a shield, with 3 fish intertwined at the center. The butt caps show a small vignette with a single fleur de lis. The balance of the mounts arenicely cast then hand engraved and chased in scrolls and geometrics; the mounts show good traces of gold gilt. The pistols were originally made about 1725-1750, and show a good conversion to percussion about 1830,with the hammers engraved to match the lockplates at time of conversion. The barrels show floral engraving on the breech, extending 3-3/4" down the barrel. The muzzles show 1-1/4" of matching engraving