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PAIR OF MARINE OFFICER'S PISTOLS SIGNED "CASSAIGNARD À NANTES", Revolution. 30124

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PAIR OF MARINE OFFICER PISTOLS SIGNED "CASSAIGNARD À NANTES", Revolution. 30124

Round barrels with side flats, made of brass, slightly trumpet-shaped at the muzzle, engraved with trophies of weapons and musical instruments, length 18.8 cm, with the breech tang 23.5 cm. Steel engraved breech tang. Brass lockplates signed "CASSAIGNARD À NANTES". Steel swan neck cocks, as well as the spring and battery cover. Walnut stocks with long shafts, carved with bouquets of flowers behind the breech tang. All brass fittings, with bird head shaped pommels. Wooden ramrods with brass nail heads.
Overall length of each pistol: 33 cm.

France.
Revolution.
Very good condition, lock mechanism restored.

NOTE:
Lockplates by CASSAIGNARD (CASSAGNARD).
Gunsmith and Bladesmith in Nantes from 1774 to 1812. Master Bladesmith of the King and Master Gunsmith "At the Victory" residing in La Fosse. Husband of Marie FRÉMONT. Baptized a daughter on November 9, 1734. Married another on May 9, 1769. He was the one who produced a large number of bladed and firearms and signed: Mr. Bladesmith of the King etc.. at the Victory or the Hindu. Signature found on a sword from the years 1775-1780 (near the Stock Exchange).
Reference : 30124
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