A pair of duelling pistols by Nicolas - Noel Bute, gunsmith of the emperor of France, in its original case with accessor...

A pair of duelling pistols by Nicolas - Noel Bute, gunsmith of the emperor of France, in its original case with accessories. Total length of the gun - 41.7 cm; barrel length - 27 cm; caliber - 1.43 cm. The barrel is steel, covered in dark brown bluing, smooth, round in cross section, with one plane on top, with adjustable front sight. There are inscriptions on the upper parts of the barrel in French: “BOUTET Directeur Artiste”, and “Manufactures de Versailles”. The kit includes: a rod for dispensing gunpowder and creating a charge, a rod for cleaning, a mallet, pulleys, a universal socket wrench with a screwdriver, a jar for capsules with two braundtrubs, a few bullets, a powder box. France, court armorer Nicolas - Noel Bute, Versailles Arms Manufacture, Consulate period (1799 - 1804). Condition: excellent