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BY JOHN COLLIS, OXFORD, CIRCA 1795
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A CASED PAIR OF 24-BORE SAW-HANDLED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS
By John Collis, Oxford, circa 1795
With signed rebrowned swamped octagonal sighted barrels each engraved with a band of beadwork at the rear of the breech (one fore-sight replaced), engraved tangs each incorporating the back-sight, signed flat bevelled detented locks each with stepped tail, safety-catch, semi-rainproof pan, and large roller (one cock replaced), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts, engraved iron mounts, and stirrup ramrods (some wear and surface pitting): in associated relined and refitted oak case with some accessories, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, Tower proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
By John Collis, Oxford, circa 1795
With signed rebrowned swamped octagonal sighted barrels each engraved with a band of beadwork at the rear of the breech (one fore-sight replaced), engraved tangs each incorporating the back-sight, signed flat bevelled detented locks each with stepped tail, safety-catch, semi-rainproof pan, and large roller (one cock replaced), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts, engraved iron mounts, and stirrup ramrods (some wear and surface pitting): in associated relined and refitted oak case with some accessories, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, Tower proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.