A Group of Accesories Relating To Antique And Vintage Firearms
A Group Of Accesories Relating To Antique And Vintage Firearms
Mostly 19th Century
Comprising a mahogany case for a pair of percussion pistols and accessories, relined and refitted in faded red cloth, the exterior of the lid with circular flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon; a mahogany case lined in a green baize and retaining its original key; a brass-mounted double-ended turnscrew with flat bevelled wooden grips; a combined mallet and ramrod; four various ramrods for pistols; six various iron bullet moulds, two incorporating a barrel-key; a barrel-key and a barrel wrench; three nipple-keys and various powder-measures, each with swelling horn or wooden handle (one incomplete), one flattened on each side; a lock mechanism from a percussion sporting gun, signed 'J.H. Greener' and engraved with foliate scrollwork; a mainspring clamp; a James Dixon & Sons pewter oil bottle; a group of detached cocks (mostly castings), steels, hammers and other lock parts; and various other items (a lot)
Sold for £2,500 inc. premium

Category: Arms and Armour


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