A 12-BORE BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK CARBINE
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A 12-BORE BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK CARBINE

JAMES BAILEY, CRUTCHED FRIARS, LONDON, CIRCA 1780

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A 12-BORE BRASS-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK CARBINE
JAMES BAILEY, CRUTCHED FRIARS, LONDON, CIRCA 1780
With 16 ¼ in. (41.2 cm.) three-stage barrel, border engraved flat bevelled lock, figured walnut full stock, engraved brass-mounts including trigger-guard with acorn finial, and later horn-tipped ramrod, London proof marks
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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