BY JOSEPH BUCKMASTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1750
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistol
By Joseph Buckmaster, London, circa 1750
With three-stage cannon barrel, engraved stepped breech inscribed 'London', signed rounded border engraved lock (cock and steel replaced), figured walnut half-stock (a working replacement), engraved iron trigger-guard, silver trophy of arms side-plate and escutcheon, and silver grotesque mask pommel (iron parts with some pitting), London proof marks, silver maker's mark IB
11in. (29.8cm.)
By Joseph Buckmaster, London, circa 1750
With three-stage cannon barrel, engraved stepped breech inscribed 'London', signed rounded border engraved lock (cock and steel replaced), figured walnut half-stock (a working replacement), engraved iron trigger-guard, silver trophy of arms side-plate and escutcheon, and silver grotesque mask pommel (iron parts with some pitting), London proof marks, silver maker's mark IB
11in. (29.8cm.)