SIGNED T. BISHOP, TAUNTON, CIRCA 1770
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pistol
Signed T. Bishop, Taunton, circa 1770
With three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed action (top jaw and screw replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch (associated ?), swelling figured walnut butt, silver escutcheon engraved 'J. Were & Sons', and silver grotesque mask pommel (some wear and pitting), Birmingham view marks, barrelsmith's mark J.J
12¼in. (31.1cm.)
Signed T. Bishop, Taunton, circa 1770
With three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed action (top jaw and screw replaced), sliding trigger-guard safety-catch (associated ?), swelling figured walnut butt, silver escutcheon engraved 'J. Were & Sons', and silver grotesque mask pommel (some wear and pitting), Birmingham view marks, barrelsmith's mark J.J
12¼in. (31.1cm.)
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