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A Fine Cased Pair Of 48-Bore Percussion Duelling Pistols
BY JOHN MANTON & SON, DOVER STREET, LONDON, NO. 10244 FOR 1828
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A Fine Cased Pair Of 48-Bore Percussion Duelling Pistols
By John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, No. 10244 For 1828
With signed browned twist octagonal sighted scratch rifled barrels, scroll engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with engraved pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs, signed scroll engraved case-hardened detented locks each with blued safety-catch, finely figured walnut half-stocks, chequered butts, finely engraved blued iron mounts including spur trigger-guards, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods, blued set triggers, horn fore-end caps, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including copper three-way flask, the lid (top loose) with trade label for circa 1824-1844, the exterior with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular escutcheon engraved with a crest and the initials W.A, London proof marks
15in. (38.1cm.)
The crest and initials are believed to be those of General William Anson, who was created a Baronet in 1831 after a distinguished military career in Holland, Sicily, and Spain (in the Peninsular War). He died in his 75th year, in 1847
By John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, No. 10244 For 1828
With signed browned twist octagonal sighted scratch rifled barrels, scroll engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with engraved pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs, signed scroll engraved case-hardened detented locks each with blued safety-catch, finely figured walnut half-stocks, chequered butts, finely engraved blued iron mounts including spur trigger-guards, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods, blued set triggers, horn fore-end caps, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including copper three-way flask, the lid (top loose) with trade label for circa 1824-1844, the exterior with flush-fitting carrying handle and circular escutcheon engraved with a crest and the initials W.A, London proof marks
15in. (38.1cm.)
The crest and initials are believed to be those of General William Anson, who was created a Baronet in 1831 after a distinguished military career in Holland, Sicily, and Spain (in the Peninsular War). He died in his 75th year, in 1847
Literature
John A. Atkinson, The British Duelling Pistol, pp. 102-103
W.Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, p. 76
D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, p. 57
W.Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, The Manton Supplement, p. 76
D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers, The Mantons 1782-1878, p. 57