BY WILLIAM PARKER, HOLBORN, LONDON, CIRCA 1840
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A 38-Bore Percussion Belt Pistol
By William Parker, Holborn, London, circa 1840
With rifled octagonal barrel signed in full and fitted with spring bayonet above (spring cracked), scroll engraved patent breech with pierced platinum plug, signed scroll engraved lock with safety-catch, walnut full stock, engraved iron mounts, chequered butt, belt hook, and later ramrod (some minor pitting), London proof marks
9in. (22.9cm.)
By William Parker, Holborn, London, circa 1840
With rifled octagonal barrel signed in full and fitted with spring bayonet above (spring cracked), scroll engraved patent breech with pierced platinum plug, signed scroll engraved lock with safety-catch, walnut full stock, engraved iron mounts, chequered butt, belt hook, and later ramrod (some minor pitting), London proof marks
9in. (22.9cm.)