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THE FIRST BY RIGBY & SON, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1815, THE SECOND BY I. BLISSETT, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
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AN IRISH FLINTLOCK MECHANISM FOR A SPORTING GUN, AND A PAIR OF PERCUSSION GUN MECHANISMS
The First by Rigby & Son, Dublin, circa 1815, the second by I. Blissett, London, circa 1820
The first engraved with scrollwork, signed 'Rigby & Son' in Gothic letters, and fitted with detent, rainproof pan, pierced cock, and tension adjustment for the mainspring (parts missing); the second each adapted from flintlock, the flat hammers of early type with detachable noses
5in. (12.7cm.) and 4¾in. (12.1cm.) (3)
The First by Rigby & Son, Dublin, circa 1815, the second by I. Blissett, London, circa 1820
The first engraved with scrollwork, signed 'Rigby & Son' in Gothic letters, and fitted with detent, rainproof pan, pierced cock, and tension adjustment for the mainspring (parts missing); the second each adapted from flintlock, the flat hammers of early type with detachable noses
5in. (12.7cm.) and 4¾in. (12.1cm.) (3)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.