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Lot 438

A Pair Of 16-Bore Percussion Travelling Pistols
By Bass, Probably John, London, Late 18th Century

27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A Pair Of 16-Bore Percussion Travelling Pistols
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

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