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BY JOHN TWIGG, LONDON, CIRCA 1766-1775
Details
A Fine 50-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
By John Twigg, London, circa 1766-1775
With short turn-off cannon barrel numbered '1', border engraved action decorated with foliage and signed within ribbons, flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), and engraved trigger-guard safety-catch also locking the steel, in fine condition, with only very small patches of pitting, with a barrel key, London proof marks
6in. (15.2cm.) (2)
By John Twigg, London, circa 1766-1775
With short turn-off cannon barrel numbered '1', border engraved action decorated with foliage and signed within ribbons, flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), and engraved trigger-guard safety-catch also locking the steel, in fine condition, with only very small patches of pitting, with a barrel key, London proof marks
6in. (15.2cm.) (2)
Literature
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, pp. 54, 161, plate 143
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.