This is a cased pair of percussion pistols by John Manton, serial number 11173, made around 1845 in 54 caliber with 9-inch barrels. Both barrels have been cleaned, leaving roughly 30 to 40 percent of the original finish, and the locks have been re-casehardened. The case is in very good condition and holds a good flask; the label inside the case is a reproduction.

The set is sold as what it is: a percussion pair that has had its barrels cleaned and its locks re-hardened, sitting in a very good case with a replacement label. For an Illinois collector it is a display pair rather than a shooting pair, and the surviving finish, the flask and the case are the points to weigh. The pistols transfer through a dealer as handguns, so the buyer must be 21 with a FOID, and the dealer holds the set for 72 hours before pickup.

Key features

• Cased pair by John Manton, circa 1845
• 54 caliber, 9-inch barrels
• Barrels cleaned, 30 to 40 percent original finish
• Locks re-casehardened
• Very good case with flask, reproduction label

The cased pair ships to the Illinois FFL dealer you choose, where you show your FOID, complete the paperwork and collect it after the 72-hour hold.