Lot 3288
A British percussion pistol, Richard Burnand in Newcastle, circa 1850
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Browned octagonal twist-damascus barrel, smooth bore in 12.5 mm calibre. Signed "Burnand. Newcastle" above the chamber. Platinum-lined vent hole. Tang screw and tang plate with original colour case hardening and floral engraving. Lock plate and hammer colour case hardened and engraved. Lock plate signed again, safety behind the hammer. Fine percussion lock. Walnut half stock with horn nose and vacant silver thumb plate. Iron furniture, trigger guard and pommel cap blued. Ball compartment with lidded engraved cover in the pommel cap. Wooden ramrod with brass tip and horn end. Length 34.5 cm.353078
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