Lot Essay
Richard and William Hollis are recorded as contractors to Ordnance supplying completed arms between 1812 and 1818, and rough stocked and set up arms in 1825.
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CIRCA 1815-20
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A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER PISTOL OF NEW LAND PATTERN TYPE
CIRCA 1815-20
With plain barrel with turned moulding at the breech, plain tang, border engraved flat bevelled lock with 'GR' cypher, stepped tail and roller, walnut full stock (left tip of fore-end with old chip) marked 'R. HOLLIS' beside the side-plate, brass mounts, and original iron ramrod (iron parts cleaned bright), Birmingham proof marks
9in. (22.8cm.) barrel
CIRCA 1815-20
With plain barrel with turned moulding at the breech, plain tang, border engraved flat bevelled lock with 'GR' cypher, stepped tail and roller, walnut full stock (left tip of fore-end with old chip) marked 'R. HOLLIS' beside the side-plate, brass mounts, and original iron ramrod (iron parts cleaned bright), Birmingham proof marks
9in. (22.8cm.) barrel