Lot Essay
Originally supplied to C. Leslie for £26.5.0 as a 'Best double pistol'
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BY WM. & J.. RIGBY, 24 SUFFOLK STREET, DUBLIN, NO. 9585 FOR 1846
Details
A Very Fine Cased 32-Bore Irish Saw-Handled Single-Trigger Over-And-Under Percussion Pistol
By Wm. & J.. Rigby, 24 Suffolk Street, Dublin, No. 9585 for 1846
With etched twist octagonal sighted barrels each cut with twelve grooves, the top barrel signed, fitted with blade fore-sight, and stamped with Co. Cavan registration number, case-hardened breech block with characteristic engraving and three platinum lines, removable pierced platinum plugs, signed finely engraved detented serial numbered back-action locks each with engraved safety-catch, varnished figured walnut butt, chequered grip, finely engraved case-hardened full-length top-strap fitted with blued three-leaf back-sight for ranges of 12, 25 and 30 yards, finely engraved blued trigger-guard and butt-trap, later(?) stirrup ramrod, and most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including Frith Patent powder-flask of planished tin, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle
10in. (25.4cm.)
By Wm. & J.. Rigby, 24 Suffolk Street, Dublin, No. 9585 for 1846
With etched twist octagonal sighted barrels each cut with twelve grooves, the top barrel signed, fitted with blade fore-sight, and stamped with Co. Cavan registration number, case-hardened breech block with characteristic engraving and three platinum lines, removable pierced platinum plugs, signed finely engraved detented serial numbered back-action locks each with engraved safety-catch, varnished figured walnut butt, chequered grip, finely engraved case-hardened full-length top-strap fitted with blued three-leaf back-sight for ranges of 12, 25 and 30 yards, finely engraved blued trigger-guard and butt-trap, later(?) stirrup ramrod, and most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories including Frith Patent powder-flask of planished tin, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle
10in. (25.4cm.)
Literature
D.H.L. Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, p. 107, plates 40 a-e and dust-jacket
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.