Pair of 32 Bore Target Pistols

Pair of 32 Bore Target or Duelling Pistols by Le Page. Having octagonal sighted barrels with multi groove rifling, 26cm, overall length 41cm. The flush fitting stepped lock profusely engraved with foliage, and marked LE PAGE MOUTIER A PARIS, for Gilles Michel Louis Moutier-Le Page, circa 1850. Tangs, hammers, trigger guards and butt caps likewise engraved with foliage. Trigger guard with spur. Half stocked in walnut, carved and figured with fluted grips in characteristic style, no provision for ramrod. In good working order. A very well made pair of pistols as expected from Frances top maker.