Lot 3260
A cased pair of percussion pistols by Barber in Newark (GB), circa 1820
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Blued, octagonal barrels with smooth bores in 14.5 mm calibre. Stamped with proof marks above the chambers and marked “Newark”, additionally decorated with gold-inlaid bands. Lightly engraved lock plates with cock safeties, signed “Barber”. Both cock spurs broken (fragments enclosed). Converted percussion locks with French set triggers. Finely chequered walnut full stocks with engraved iron furniture. Iron ramrods. Length of each 37.5 cm. Associated, lockable (keys enclosed) walnut case. Lined in green velvet. Centre compartment broken out. Including bullet mold, nipple wrench, ramrod and screwdriver. Dimensions 48.5 x 24 x 8 cm.347021
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