Lot 3187

A pair of flintlock pocket pistols in a case, Archer in London, circa 1800

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 640

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 10 hours left

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Description

Round, band-moulded barrels with reinforced muzzles, eight-groove rifled bores in 11 mm calibre. London proof marks beneath the breeches. Flintlocks with centrally positioned cocks, one cock screw broken (enclosed). Frames signed “Archer” on the left side and “London” on the right side. Iron furniture rusty and lightly pitted. Stocks with fine wire inlays of nickel silver and nickel silver thumb plates. Length of each 21.5 cm. Wooden box with vacant brass plaque on the lidded top and brass mounts. Interior lined with green felt. Accessories comprising powder flask, crowbill (probably not original) and box key. Dimensions 33 x 21 x 5 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.