A scarce pair of fine early 19th century .45 calibre duelling pistols by Collins, London, each with browned twist octagonal swamped barrel, barrel length 26cm, with nipple foresight and notched backsight, finely engraved lock, hammer and scrolling trigger guard with foliate decoration, the lock detailed 'Collins', and sliding safety, full-stocked in walnut with finely chequered grips and pull-out wood ramrod with horn tip, both within their original fitted mahogany case with compartments containing powder flask, bullet mould, nipple key, lead shot and cleaning accessories, the lid interior with 'Collins, Gun and Pistol Repository, Regent Street' label.