Lot Essay
This pistol was souvenired from the Boxer Rebellion 1901, by 1st Class Chief Petty Officer Walter Underwood, China Expeditionary Force, Williamstown
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Details
A 16 GAUGE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL MILITARY PISTOL
With 25.5 cm. (10 in.) sighted rifled barrels, bolted locks marked 'Tower 1867' crowned, walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts and lanyard loop, butt trap, the frame stamped '148' and 'Kynock & Co Birmingham', the right grip stamped 'WUCEF 1901', stirrup ramrod
41 cm. (16 1/4 in.)
See illustration
With 25.5 cm. (10 in.) sighted rifled barrels, bolted locks marked 'Tower 1867' crowned, walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts and lanyard loop, butt trap, the frame stamped '148' and 'Kynock & Co Birmingham', the right grip stamped 'WUCEF 1901', stirrup ramrod
41 cm. (16 1/4 in.)
See illustration
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.