拍品專文
One of a pair of pistols originally supplied to a Mr. Wood
細節
A 36-BORE IRISH SAW-HANDLED PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOL
BY WM. & JN. RIGBY, DUBLIN, NO. 7728 FOR 1835
With signed twist octagonal sighted barrel, patent breech with platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, engraved tang incorporating a back-sight, signed scroll engraved detented back-action lock (hammer repaired, tail of lock-plate incomplete), figured walnut half-stock with three deeply cut notches opposite the lock, chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including spur trigger-guard, silver escutcheon and fore-end cap, set trigger, and later ramrod
14in. (35.6cm.)
BY WM. & JN. RIGBY, DUBLIN, NO. 7728 FOR 1835
With signed twist octagonal sighted barrel, patent breech with platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, engraved tang incorporating a back-sight, signed scroll engraved detented back-action lock (hammer repaired, tail of lock-plate incomplete), figured walnut half-stock with three deeply cut notches opposite the lock, chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including spur trigger-guard, silver escutcheon and fore-end cap, set trigger, and later ramrod
14in. (35.6cm.)
出版
D.H.L. Back, Messers Rigby 1760-1869, p. 74