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Lot 3438ANTIQUE

A large bore English flintlock screwbarrel pistol by Griffin & Tow
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,053 inc. premium

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A large bore English flintlock screwbarrel pistol by Griffin & Tow

3 inch .52 caliber cannon screwbarrel with Birmingham proof marks on the underside. Flintlock boxlock action with reinforced cock. Action, frizzen, and hammer engraved with dentate borders. Marked London in a banner with scroll engraving on right panel; and Griffin & Tow in a banner on the left side. Tang engraved with scrolls. Triggerguard safety. Triggerguard bow engraved with a flower. Flat-sided plain walnut cane grip.
Condition: Excellent. Steel is bright, with some minor patina spots. Strong action. Walnut grip with several minor nicks.
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Note: Griffin & Tow, 1770-87.

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