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An Unusual 54-Bore Rifled Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolBy Richards, John 1, Strand, London, Circa 1775-7
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £384 inc. premium
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By Richards, John 1, Strand, London, Circa 1775-7
By Richards, John 1, Strand, London, Circa 1775-7
With very short turn-off cannon barrel rifled with eight grooves, signed action (jaw screw replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and short figured flat-sided butt (minor split), London proof marks
2.5 cm. barrel
2.5 cm. barrel
Footnotes
John 1 Richards is recorded at 114 Strand (corner of the Savoy Steps) between 1775-7, and 25 Strand between 1778-80








