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A Pair Of 16-Bore Percussion Travelling PistolsBy Bass, Probably John, London, Late 18th Century
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £384 inc. premium
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By Bass, Probably John, London, Late 18th Century
By Bass, Probably John, London, Late 18th Century
Converted from flintlock, with rebrowned octagonal sighted barrels each engraved 'London' along the top flat, breeches each with platinum plug, foliate engraved tangs each incorporating a back-sight, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks (hammers missing), figured full stocks (some repairs) with chequered rounded butts (repaired), engraved steel mounts including trigger-guards each with pineapple finial, and vacant silver escutcheons (one missing, some wear overall, steel parts rust patinated), private Birmingham proof marks (2)
12 cm. barrels
12 cm. barrels




