Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 22nd November 2017
Lot 278
An 18 bore percussion pistol
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £850
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Description
An 18 bore percussion pistol, heavy octagonal barrel 6 in. and screwed into the patent breech, Brimingham proof marks, acanthus engraved steel action with 'PURDEY LONDON' to a banner, finely chequered wooden butt with vacant escutcheon, steel belt hook, captive ram rod accomodated by a steel rib beneath the barrel, c. 1830.