An 80-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
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An 80-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
By W. Richards Of Birmingham, Circa 1815
With blued turn-off barrel engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle, bright border engraved action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and decorated with a martial trophy against a Britannia shield on the other, rectangular pan, engraved thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, folding trigger within a border of foliage, figured flat-sided butt, vacant silver escutcheon, and some original finish, Birmingham proof marks
3.6 cm. barrel
Sold for £437 inc. premium

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