A 17-Bore Percussion Pistol For An Officer Of The Scinde Irregular Horse
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A 17-Bore Percussion Pistol For An Officer Of The Scinde Irregular Horse
Retailed By Garden & Son, 200 Piccadilly, London, Circa 1850
With twist sighted barrel signed in full along the top flat, scroll engraved breech and tang, the latter incorporating the back-sight, foliate scroll engraved flat lock engraved 'Scinde Irregular Horse' (engraving renewed), figured full stock (minor bruising, repaired in front of the lock, butt originally chequered), foliate scroll engraved white-metal trigger-guard, white-metal lion-mask butt-cap with ring swivel for suspension, vacant white-metal escutcheon, and stirrup ramrod (some wear and pitting overall, ramrod loose), Birmingham proof marks
22.2 cm. barrel
Sold for £975 inc. premium

Category: Arms and Armour

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