Lot Essay
This is the earliest pair of Forsyth pistols recorded
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BY FORSYTH & CO., LONDON, NOS. 203 AND 204, CIRCA 1809
Details
A Very Rare Pair Of 16-Bore Forsyth Patent Roller Primer Pistols
By Forsyth & Co., London, Nos. 203 and 204, circa 1809
With sighted barrels each signed 'Forsyth Patent Gun Com.y London' on the top flat of the breech, case-hardened patent breeches each fitted with back-sight, engraved tangs, signed serial numbered border engraved bevelled locks each with engraved stepped tail and serial numbered primer, figured walnut stocks, chequered grips, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheons, and stirrup ramrods (each barrel with minor pitting, No. 204 with some wear, and minor restoration to the stock, No. 203 retaining much original finish), London proof marks
14in. (35.6cm.) (2)
By Forsyth & Co., London, Nos. 203 and 204, circa 1809
With sighted barrels each signed 'Forsyth Patent Gun Com.y London' on the top flat of the breech, case-hardened patent breeches each fitted with back-sight, engraved tangs, signed serial numbered border engraved bevelled locks each with engraved stepped tail and serial numbered primer, figured walnut stocks, chequered grips, engraved iron mounts, silver escutcheons, and stirrup ramrods (each barrel with minor pitting, No. 204 with some wear, and minor restoration to the stock, No. 203 retaining much original finish), London proof marks
14in. (35.6cm.) (2)
Literature
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co.: Patent Gunmakers, pp. 33-34
D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co: Patent Gunmakers, pp. 16, 36, plates 4a, b, and colour plate I
D.H.L. Back, Forsyth & Co: Patent Gunmakers, pp. 16, 36, plates 4a, b, and colour plate I
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.