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The maker is Richard 4 Clarke
SIGNED R. CLARKE, NO. 62 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, CIRCA 1790
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A 22-Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol
Signed R. Clarke, No. 62 Cheapside, London, circa 1790
With rebrowned swamped octagonal sighted barrel (fore-sight replaced), the top flat with refreshed address, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed bevelled lock with stepped tail, safety-catch, raised pan, and large roller, figured walnut full stock (minor bruising and repairs), chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, large silver escutcheon, and later horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts with scattered areas of pitting), Tower private proof marks
15¼in. (39.4cm.)
Signed R. Clarke, No. 62 Cheapside, London, circa 1790
With rebrowned swamped octagonal sighted barrel (fore-sight replaced), the top flat with refreshed address, engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed bevelled lock with stepped tail, safety-catch, raised pan, and large roller, figured walnut full stock (minor bruising and repairs), chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, large silver escutcheon, and later horn-tipped ramrod (iron parts with scattered areas of pitting), Tower private proof marks
15¼in. (39.4cm.)
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