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
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?