Lot Essay
A manuscript note inside the case states that the case is original and that only 'Catalan'-butted Prosser pistols are serial numbered
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A CASED PAIR OF 16-BORE FLINTLOCK CARRIAGE PISTOLS
BY JOHN PROSSER, NO. 9 CHARING CROSS, LONDON, NO. 65, DATED 1803
With signed short rebrowned twist sighted barrels each with gold line at the breech and gold-lined touch-hole, engraved tangs, signed engraved bevelled locks each with stepped tail, roller, safety-catch, and semi-rainproof pan, figured walnut full stocks, chequered 'Catalan'-style butts, engraved blued iron mounts including butt-caps engraved 'Prosser 1803', horn-tipped ramrods (one replaced), and some original finish: in relined and refitted oak case with accessories and trade label, Tower proof marks
11in.
BY JOHN PROSSER, NO. 9 CHARING CROSS, LONDON, NO. 65, DATED 1803
With signed short rebrowned twist sighted barrels each with gold line at the breech and gold-lined touch-hole, engraved tangs, signed engraved bevelled locks each with stepped tail, roller, safety-catch, and semi-rainproof pan, figured walnut full stocks, chequered 'Catalan'-style butts, engraved blued iron mounts including butt-caps engraved 'Prosser 1803', horn-tipped ramrods (one replaced), and some original finish: in relined and refitted oak case with accessories and trade label, Tower proof marks
11in.
Literature
W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers, Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, plate 448