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BY W.M & J.N RIGBY, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1829
Details
A Fine 40-Bore Irish Four-Barrel Percussion Box-Lock Pistol
By W.m & J.n Rigby, Dublin, circa 1829
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '5' to '8' and each with a band of engraved ornament at the muzzle, signed action and breeches each with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer en suite, with rotating nose and three bents, chequered figured walnut butt, folding trigger, and two silver escutcheons, one engraved with owner's crest, and the other with owner's initials (some pitting on nipples and surrounding area)
6½in. (16.5cm.)
By W
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '5' to '8' and each with a band of engraved ornament at the muzzle, signed action and breeches each with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer en suite, with rotating nose and three bents, chequered figured walnut butt, folding trigger, and two silver escutcheons, one engraved with owner's crest, and the other with owner's initials (some pitting on nipples and surrounding area)
6½in. (16.5cm.)
Literature
D.H.L. Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, plates 20a, b
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.