![Pair of Pistols - Huberty [Cased]](/content/media/7/44107-small.jpg)
Summary
Pair of cased percussion pocket pistols, cal. 11 mm. Huberty, Liege, Belgium, circa 1850.
Physical Description
Screw off, smooth bore, ribbed damascus twist barrel 76 mm. long, overall length 187 mm., box lock with side hammer & folding trigger. Ivory stock with rounded butt, steel butt cap. V notch backsight, blade foresight. Lock box engraved with foliate scrolls. Fitted wooden case lined with faded maroon velvet, accessories in case, powder flask, & ivory handled screw driver.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Maker
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Belgian proof & inspection mark. Stamped on case lock "P. H. Huberty a Liege".
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Overall Dimensions
265 mm (Width), 171 mm (Depth), 58 mm (Height)
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