Lot 3205
A silver-mounted flintlock pistol for the Oriental market, William Andrew Beckwith in London, circa 1830
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Multi-stage octagonal to round barrel. Smooth bore, Cal. 16.5 mm. A gold-inlaid band above the chamber, signed ahead of it “Beckwith London” (heavily worn). Platinum-lined touch hole. Flintlock with hammer safety and roller-bearing waterproof frizzen. Lock plate fine engraved and signed again in front of the hammer. Walnut full-stock with demi-relief silver furniture and thumb plate. Butt cap marked on the right side with English silver hallmarks. Minor repair to the trigger guard. Ramrod, probably not originally associated, of horn. Length 49 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?