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BY W.. & J.. RIGBY, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1829
Details
A Rare 140-Bore Irish Four-Barrel All-Steel Percussion Box-Lock Pistol
By W.. & J.. Rigby, Dublin, circa 1829
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '5' to '8', signed butt with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer with rotating nose (bruised), three bents, folding trigger with traces of original blued finish, and pommel pierced to form a lanyard ring (some areas of surface pitting)
5½in. (13.9cm.)
By W.. & J.. Rigby, Dublin, circa 1829
With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '5' to '8', signed butt with characteristic engraving, engraved hammer with rotating nose (bruised), three bents, folding trigger with traces of original blued finish, and pommel pierced to form a lanyard ring (some areas of surface pitting)
5½in. (13.9cm.)
Literature
D.H.L. Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, p. 50, plate 19
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.