Lot 3286
A pair of percussion pistols in a case, Lancester (UK), circa 1850
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Browned, octagonal barrels of twist damascus. Smooth bores in 14.5 mm calibre. Stamped with Birmingham proof marks below the breech. Platinum bands inlaid above the breech. Fine floral engraved lock plates with hammer safeties, signed "Lankester". One cock screw defective. Percussion locks, triggers with French set-triggers. Finely chequered walnut full stocks with blued furniture, barrel wedges backed with silver, vacant silver plaques on the butts. Ramrods with brass-capped tips, one example with mutual bullet puller. Pistols requiring restoration but of good substance. Length of each 31.5 cm. Lockable (keys missing) wooden case with vacant brass plaque on the lidded top, small chip to the base (enclosed), interior lined in green velvet. Enclosed ramrod, powder flask, crowbill (probably not original) and nipple wrench. Box requiring cleaning. Dimensions 21.5 x 44 x 7.5 cm.351868
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