Lot 3130

A cased pair of deluxe percussion pistols, Joseph Charles Reilly, London, circa 1850

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A82s | Live auction | 655 Lots

Hammer price € 6,200

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Description

Blued, octagonal barrels of wrapped Damascus steel, seven-groove rifled bores in 17 mm calibre. The upper sides of the barrels with finely engraved signature "J.C. Reilly London". London acceptance marks struck on the bottom. Finely engraved locks, the side plates and cocks completely gilt (partly rubbed). Adjustable set triggers. Richly carved half stocks of walnut wood with noses of dark horn. Engraved and gilt trigger guards. Iron hinged ramrods. Length of each 36 cm.In the original case of walnut wood, the lid with vacant brass plaque. Lockable, key enclosed. The inside lined with red velvet, manufacturer’s label glued to the inside of the lid. Richly appointed with accessories such as cleaning rod, powder flask, screwdriver, nipple wrench, bullet puller, grease tin, spring compressor and loading hammer. Dimensions of case 6.5 x 47 x 24 cm.Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?

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