A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols
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A Pair Of 25-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols
By Bunney, London, Circa 1775
With three-stage cannon barrels, border engraved rounded actions made in one with the breeches and each signed on a scroll against rocailles and foliage over both sides, engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catches, swelling figured butts (splits and repairs) inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and rocailles (losses), vacant silver escutcheons, and silver butt-caps originally of grotesque mask form (in very worn condition overall), Tower private proof marks (2)
14 cm. barrels
Sold for £937 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Joseph Bunney is recorded in Birmingham between 1765-1814

Category: Arms and Armour

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