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Lot 3426ANTIQUE
An English percussion trade pistol by J. Ward & SonsBirmingham, 3rd quarter 19th century -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$585 inc. premium
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An English percussion trade pistol by J. Ward & Sons
Birmingham, 3rd quarter 19th century
Birmingham, 3rd quarter 19th century
The 10 inch tapered round .69 caliber barrel with Birmingham proofs. Tower-marked musket lock, the tail engraved with crown. Brass military style triggerguard, buttcap and sideplate; iron fore-end cap probably from a French musket, the spring hole fitted with a screw. Full walnut stock marked Ward & Sons behind the counterplate. Steel ramrod.
Condition: Very good. Barrel, lock and fore-end cap with dark patina showing some light pitting. Stock with scattered light marks and small hairline crack to underside of fore-end.
Condition: Very good. Barrel, lock and fore-end cap with dark patina showing some light pitting. Stock with scattered light marks and small hairline crack to underside of fore-end.
Footnotes
Note: J. Ward & Sons, Central Gun Works, Snow Hill, Birmingham, 1859-1900, well-known for export guns for the African trade.
