Die Sammlung J. Durval – Antike Schusswaffen - A82

| 107 Schlossentwicklung darstellt, in einem außer- ordentlich schönen Zustand. Achtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten un- terliegt CITES Regularien. A pistol with a Forsyth firing system, Forsyth & Co, London, circa 1820 Octagonal, blued Damascus steel barrel with smooth bore in 11.5 mm calibre, inscribed “Forsyth & Co Patent. Gunmakers. London” on the top, colour case hardened, patent breechblock with a gold band inlay, the tang delicately engraved. Equally lavishly engraved lock, the appliquéd percussion cap with an ivo- ry stopper, the lock plate inscribed “Forsyth & Co Patent”, blued sliding safety for the cock, set trigger. The half stock with en suite en- graved iron furniture with remnants of bright bluing, the grip with exquisite chequering. The ramrod with brass tip and bullet puller. Length 38 cm. Alexander John Forsyth (1769 - 1843) was actually a clergyman and took up his first post after obtaining his degree in 1790. However, in addition to his pastoral duties, he applied him- self to the study of chemistry. Between 1805 and 1807, he built his innovative firing mecha- nism for firearms, having it patented in 1807. This system utilises a revolving container for fulminate of mercury, known as the “scent-­ bottle lock”, which was mounted on the lock plate. When the container is turned, some priming powder trickles into the specially designed cavity under the firing pin; when the container is returned to its original position, the cock can be blown back and the charge is ignited in the barrel. A fine pistol whose firing system represents a milestone in the development of the lock. In exceptionally beautiful condition. Attention - shipping to non-EU countries sub- ject to CITES. 266439 I - II € 4.000 2049 Doppelläufiges Wenderterzerol, England, um 1830 Kal. .38 Blackpowder, ohne Nummer, ab­ schraubbare, an der Mündung sparsam gra- vierte Nockläufe, gravierte Laufwurzeln mit Pistonsockeln. En suite fein gravierter Schloss­ kasten, Hahn ergänzt. Griff mit feiner Fisch- haut und silbernen Einlagen. Länge 16 cm. Erlaubnispflichtig. 266443 II - € 500 2048 2049