Lot Essay
This pistol was supplied as part of a contract between James Wilkinson & Sons and the Victorian colonial government to arm the colonial police force.
Details
A .56 PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 COAST GUARD PISTOL
With 15.3 cm. (6 in.) sighted barrel, bolted lock marked 'Wilkinson' walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts, lanyard swivel, trigger guard marked 'P2', stirrup ramrod, Birmingham proofs
31.5 cm. (12.5 in.)
With 15.3 cm. (6 in.) sighted barrel, bolted lock marked 'Wilkinson' walnut full stock, regulation brass mounts, lanyard swivel, trigger guard marked 'P2', stirrup ramrod, Birmingham proofs
31.5 cm. (12.5 in.)
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.