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BY W.. & J.. RIGBY, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1829
Details
A Fine 140-Bore Irish Three-Barrel Percussion Box-Lock Pistol
By W.. & J.. Rigby, Dublin, circa 1829
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '1' to '3' and each with a band of engraved ornament at the muzzle, signed action with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer with blued rotating nose, three bents, blued folding trigger, chequered figured walnut butt, and silver escutcheon and pommel, in fine condition with much original finish
5 7/8in. (14.9cm.)
By W.. & J.. Rigby, Dublin, circa 1829
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '1' to '3' and each with a band of engraved ornament at the muzzle, signed action with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer with blued rotating nose, three bents, blued folding trigger, chequered figured walnut butt, and silver escutcheon and pommel, in fine condition with much original finish
5 7/8in. (14.9cm.)
Literature
D.H.L. Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, p. 50, plates 17 a, b
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.