Lot Essay
Charles Grierson, former workman of John Manton, and successor to John Tow, is recorded at 10 Bond St. from 1793 to 1841. He was gunmaker to George III
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BY CHARLES GRIERSON, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A 22-bore over-and-under flintlock pistol
By Charles Grierson, London, early 19th century
With rebrowned twist octagonal barrels with later gold signature on the top barrel, platinum-lined touch-holes, silver fore-sight, engraved tang, signed bevelled locks each with raised pan, safety-catch, and stepped tail (right cock associated, one top jaw and both jaw-screws replaced), chequered figured walnut butt, engraved star-shaped silver pommel, and later iron ramrod (minor restoration, iron parts with some wear and pitting)
10in. (25.4cm.)
By Charles Grierson, London, early 19th century
With rebrowned twist octagonal barrels with later gold signature on the top barrel, platinum-lined touch-holes, silver fore-sight, engraved tang, signed bevelled locks each with raised pan, safety-catch, and stepped tail (right cock associated, one top jaw and both jaw-screws replaced), chequered figured walnut butt, engraved star-shaped silver pommel, and later iron ramrod (minor restoration, iron parts with some wear and pitting)
10in. (25.4cm.)