Outstanding, rare cased pair of percussion dual pistols with accessories by LePage. Engraved side lock with inscription " Perrin Lepage a Haris". Each pistol is numbered 1 and 2 on the top of the barrel. Numbers are in gold inlay. The case has a key and lock is working fine. Locking mechanism is percussion type in good working order with double click secure safety lock mechanism. Locks are engraved in floral style of french empire. These pistols are attributed by arms and armour specialist expert that date of manufacture 1830-1840. Pistols are in excellent collector's condition. Mechanically excellent. The barrel is octagonal and has early grooves for firing accuracy. Accessories are complete and include spare firing nipple, loading metal hammer, loading wood hammer, cleaning rod, powder supply cleaner, box with dozens of unused purcussian firing caps, bullet holder box with metal cover, and a round firing ball. Gilles Michel Louis Moutier-LePage (1810-1887) began running the famous LePage arms firm in Paris in 1842, and they began marking their arms LePage Moutier. Like his predecessors, he oversaw one of the most prestigious gunmaking firms in Europe, and he won medals at French and international exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition in 1851. He was joined by Emile Henry Faure Le Page in 1865 and left the firm in his control in 1868.

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