BY TIPPING & LAWDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
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A 15-Bore D.B. Percussion Howdah Pistol
By Tipping & Lawden, London, circa 1850
With browned twist barrels, patent breeches, scroll engraved case-hardened grooved tang, signed scroll engraved back-action locks (one hammer repaired, the other replaced), figured walnut three-quarter stock, chequered butt, engraved blued trigger-guard, white metal escutcheon, stirrup ramrod, and traces of original finish, London proof marks
14in. (35.6cm.)
By Tipping & Lawden, London, circa 1850
With browned twist barrels, patent breeches, scroll engraved case-hardened grooved tang, signed scroll engraved back-action locks (one hammer repaired, the other replaced), figured walnut three-quarter stock, chequered butt, engraved blued trigger-guard, white metal escutcheon, stirrup ramrod, and traces of original finish, London proof marks
14in. (35.6cm.)