LePage dueling pistols, $5,000, Horst Auctions

A pair of LePage percussion dueling pistols sold for $5,000 at a Horst Auctions sale. Crafted by one of France’s most celebrated gunsmithing firms, the pistols reflected the elegance, precision, and workmanship associated with 19th-century European sporting arms. Their fine condition and historical appeal attracted strong interest from collectors of antique firearms and
militaria. Also, a framed Jacob Maentel watercolor portrait realized $3,100.