拍品專文
A manuscript note in the case states that this pistol was purchased privately from the owners of Newton Park, whence it came
細節
A FINE CASED IRISH 16-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER D.B. PERCUSSION COACH PISTOL
BY TRULOCK & SON, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1830-40
With sighted etched twist barrels signed on the rib, patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved tang incorporating a back-sight and extending to form a hinged cover for the cavaties for balls and caps, signed engraved back-action locks each with safety-catch, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, scroll engraved blued iron mounts, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-bound oak case with accessories
12¼in.
BY TRULOCK & SON, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1830-40
With sighted etched twist barrels signed on the rib, patent breeches each with pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved tang incorporating a back-sight and extending to form a hinged cover for the cavaties for balls and caps, signed engraved back-action locks each with safety-catch, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, scroll engraved blued iron mounts, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons, and some original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-bound oak case with accessories
12¼in.