Lot Essay
These appear to be commercial copies of the contemporary New Land Patten pistol
BY WOOLLEY, SARGANT & FAIRFAX, BIRMINGHAM, CIRCA 1829-30
Details
A Brace Of .66 Flintlock Pistols Of New Land Pattern Type
By Woolley, Sargant & Fairfax, Birmingham, circa 1829-30
Each with 8¾in. (22.3cm.) barrel, signed border engraved lock marked 'Warranted' on the tail (one cock a working replacement), walnut three-quarter stock, one stamped with the letter 'W' behind the side-plate, brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod (some pitting and minor surface rust), Birmingham proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.) (2)
By Woolley, Sargant & Fairfax, Birmingham, circa 1829-30
Each with 8¾in. (22.3cm.) barrel, signed border engraved lock marked 'Warranted' on the tail (one cock a working replacement), walnut three-quarter stock, one stamped with the letter 'W' behind the side-plate, brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod (some pitting and minor surface rust), Birmingham proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.) (2)
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