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SIGNED BARBER, LONDON, CIRCA 1780
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An 80-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
Signed Barber, London, circa 1780
With three-stage brass turn-off cannon barrel, signed border engraved brass action decorated with rococo ornament (jaw-screw replaced, steel associated), engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt finely inlaid with scrolls in silver wire (some wear, iron parts with minor pitting), London proof marks
5in. (14.6cm.)
Signed Barber, London, circa 1780
With three-stage brass turn-off cannon barrel, signed border engraved brass action decorated with rococo ornament (jaw-screw replaced, steel associated), engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt finely inlaid with scrolls in silver wire (some wear, iron parts with minor pitting), London proof marks
5in. (14.6cm.)