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A 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And A 32-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock PistolThe First By Richards, Probably John 1, Circa 1775, The Second By Griffin, Benjamin, Bond Street, London, Circa 1765
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £480 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA 54-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And A 32-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistol
The First By Richards, Probably John 1, Circa 1775, The Second By Griffin, Benjamin, Bond Street, London, Circa 1765
The First By Richards, Probably John 1, Circa 1775, The Second By Griffin, Benjamin, Bond Street, London, Circa 1765
The first with turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action decorated with rocailles and foliage and signed within a scroll on one side, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flowerhead on the bow, and figured rounded butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork (some losses, butt-cap replaced, steel parts rust patinated), London proof marks; the second with turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved action (cock replaced, steel-spring missing) signed within a foliate scroll on each side (one side partly re-engraved), engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and figured flat-sided rounded butt (minor damage and bruising, steel parts worn and rust patinated), London proof marks (2)
6.1 cm. and 10.1 cm. barrels
6.1 cm. and 10.1 cm. barrels








