Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018
Lot 1212
An 18th Century continental 26 bore pistol
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £280
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Description
An 18th Century continental 26 bore pistol, converted to percussion, two-stage barrel 9 in., lock engraved with a stand of arms, full stock with carved moulding around the trigger guard finial and tail pipe and with the remains of a horn cap, finely engraved brass furniture comprising: scrolling openwork side plate incorporating the bust of a man to a small oval, grip cap with long spurs and depictions of a hound and a stag, scrolling openwork escutcheon faceted ramrod and tail pipe - the latter with acanthus finial; later trigger guard.