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George Halfhide was free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1716, Master in 1736, and served as Proofmaster between 1738 and 1748, the year in which he died
BY GEORGE HALFHIDE, LONDON, CIRCA 1730
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An Unusual Pair Of 20-Bore Flintlock Turn-Off Pistols
By George Halfhide, London, circa 1730
With two-stage cannon barrels each with a moulding at the muzzle, an engraved band of foliage at the breech, and a folding bayonet beneath, engraved tangs, signed engraved actions (bridle to one pan repaired, one cock associated, the other apparently replaced), moulded swelling figured walnuts butts, and iron mounts comprising separate trigger-guards, engraved serpentine side-plates, and lightly engraved pommels (some wear and refreshed engraving), London proof marks
11¾in. (29.8cm.) (2)
By George Halfhide, London, circa 1730
With two-stage cannon barrels each with a moulding at the muzzle, an engraved band of foliage at the breech, and a folding bayonet beneath, engraved tangs, signed engraved actions (bridle to one pan repaired, one cock associated, the other apparently replaced), moulded swelling figured walnuts butts, and iron mounts comprising separate trigger-guards, engraved serpentine side-plates, and lightly engraved pommels (some wear and refreshed engraving), London proof marks
11¾in. (29.8cm.) (2)
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