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A Rare 80-Bore Four-Barrelled Flintlock Box-Lock Tap-Action PistolBy John 2 Rea, London, Late 18th Century
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,440 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Rare 80-Bore Four-Barrelled Flintlock Box-Lock Tap-Action Pistol
By John 2 Rea, London, Late 18th Century
By John 2 Rea, London, Late 18th Century
With turn-off cannon barrels numbered from '1' to '4' at the breeches, border engraved breeches numbered to correspond, border engraved action signed within an oval against a stand of flags on one side, and engraved 'London' on a rocaille on the other, engraved pan-cover lever, sliding trigger-guard safety-catch engraved with a flowerhead on the bow, figured flat-sided butt with silver butt-cap cast and chased with foliage and a martial trophy, and border engraved vacant silver escutcheon (steel parts with some wear and areas of pitting), London proof marks and maker's mark
6.5 cm. barrels
6.5 cm. barrels




