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A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT PISTOL
BY H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON, GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, CIRCA 1790
With sighted octagonal barrel signed in full on the top flat and engraved with a band of foliage at the breech, engraved tang, signed engraved bevelled lock with safety-catch, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt, the pommel cut with a flowerhead, blued iron mounts including trigger-guard with flaming urn finial and engraved with a martial trophy on the bow, and traces of original finish (ramrod missing)
8½in. (21.5cm.)
BY H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON, GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, CIRCA 1790
With sighted octagonal barrel signed in full on the top flat and engraved with a band of foliage at the breech, engraved tang, signed engraved bevelled lock with safety-catch, figured walnut full stock, chequered butt, the pommel cut with a flowerhead, blued iron mounts including trigger-guard with flaming urn finial and engraved with a martial trophy on the bow, and traces of original finish (ramrod missing)
8½in. (21.5cm.)