CIRCA 1850
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A 28-Bore Belgian Back-Action Percussion Pistol
Circa 1850
With etched twist octagonal rifled sighted barrel, case-hardened patent breech, case-hardened scroll engraved lock, varnished figured walnut half-stock (fore-end chipped and scratched), the butt cut with fish-scale chequering, case-hardened scroll engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with urn finial, pommel incorporating butt-trap with hinged case-hardened scallop-shell cover, vacant escutcheon, and original brass-tipped ramrod, Lige proof
12in. (32.4cm.)
Circa 1850
With etched twist octagonal rifled sighted barrel, case-hardened patent breech, case-hardened scroll engraved lock, varnished figured walnut half-stock (fore-end chipped and scratched), the butt cut with fish-scale chequering, case-hardened scroll engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with urn finial, pommel incorporating butt-trap with hinged case-hardened scallop-shell cover, vacant escutcheon, and original brass-tipped ramrod, Lige proof
12in. (32.4cm.)