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AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER-AND-UNDER TAP-ACTION PISTOL
BY JOHN PROBIN, CIRCA 1785
With turn-off barrels numbered 2 and 3, signed border engraved action decorated with a martial trophy and rococo ornament on each side (tap lever replaced), engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, folding trigger, and flat-sided walnut butt with silver borders (one incomplete) engraved with overlapping foliage, and inlaid with silver panels engraved with flowerheads and foliage (some wear and light pitting), proof marks indistinct
7in.
BY JOHN PROBIN, CIRCA 1785
With turn-off barrels numbered 2 and 3, signed border engraved action decorated with a martial trophy and rococo ornament on each side (tap lever replaced), engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, folding trigger, and flat-sided walnut butt with silver borders (one incomplete) engraved with overlapping foliage, and inlaid with silver panels engraved with flowerheads and foliage (some wear and light pitting), proof marks indistinct
7in.