Lot Essay
The Commissiariat Stores stamp on this pistol suggests possible use by the New South Wales Police Force
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Details
A .65 CARBINE BORE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 COAST GUARD PISTOL
With 15.3 cm. (6 in.) barrel, bolted lock marked 'VR' crowned, walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts and lanyard swivel, stirrup ramrod, barrel and butt tang engraved '3', frame stamped broad arrow 'CS', Ordnance marks, Tower proof marks
30.5 cm. (12 in.)
See illustration
With 15.3 cm. (6 in.) barrel, bolted lock marked 'VR' crowned, walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts and lanyard swivel, stirrup ramrod, barrel and butt tang engraved '3', frame stamped broad arrow 'CS', Ordnance marks, Tower proof marks
30.5 cm. (12 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.