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A pair of antique flintlock pistols manufactured by Nicolas-Noel Boutet, Directeur Artiste, La Manufacture d'armes de Versailles, circa 1804-1806, are shown in this photo released by Christie's New York, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004. The pistols belonged to Simon Bolivar who used them throughout the South American Wars for Independence. Christie's New York will offer them for auction on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Christie's New York)