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BY JOHN COOK, SHEPTON MALLETT (SIC), CIRCA 1800
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A Rare 80-Bore Three-Barrel Flintlock Box-Lock Tap-Action Pistol
By John Cook, Shepton Mallett (sic), circa 1800
With blued turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '1' to '3' (minor surface rust spots), border engraved action signed within martial trophies, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), London proof marks
8½in. (21.6cm.)
By John Cook, Shepton Mallett (sic), circa 1800
With blued turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '1' to '3' (minor surface rust spots), border engraved action signed within martial trophies, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt (minor bruising), London proof marks
8½in. (21.6cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.