Lot Essay
Originally designed by John Day in 1823 to give the London Police a reliable gun and push-stick, this weapon proved unsaleable and was never officially used.
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CIRCA 1830
Details
A DAY'S PATENT BRASS PERCUSSION TRUNCHEON PISTOL
CIRCA 1830
With an eagle head handle containing compartment for shot and swamped blunderbuss barrel, Birmingham proved, applied with maker's labels
15¾in. (40cm.)
CIRCA 1830
With an eagle head handle containing compartment for shot and swamped blunderbuss barrel, Birmingham proved, applied with maker's labels
15¾in. (40cm.)
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