A RARE 18-BORE CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL

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A RARE 18-BORE CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL

BY GRIMAR, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY SWISS

With two-stage barrel, octagonal breech, plain tang, signed border engraved bevelled lock, moulded figured walnut full stock carved with acanthus foliage behind the barrel tang, shaped mounts, bevelled solid side-plate and trigger-guard, fluted butt-cap, faceted ramrod-pipes, and original silver-capped ramrod
17in.

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