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A Pair Of Italian 20-Bore Percussion PistolsMid-19th Century
25 July 2007, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £432 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Pair Of Italian 20-Bore Percussion Pistols
Mid-19th Century
Mid-19th Century
With two-stage barrels each turned at the girdle, octagonal breeches each stamped 'Bosco episani' along the top flat, plain tangs, foliate engraved back-action locks, figured full stocks (one fore-end split along on side), chequered butts (one split through) with ovoidal pommels, white-metal mounts comprising side-nail plates, trigger-guards and rear ramrod-pipes all engraved with foliage, white-metal butt-traps with hinged scallop-shaped covers, and steel ramrods (2)
14 cm. barrels
14 cm. barrels








