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BY W. NEEDHAM & CO., 26 PICCADILLY, LONDON, CIRCA 1860
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A CASED PAIR OF 17-BORE PERCUSSION OFFICER'S PISTOLS
By W. Needham & Co., 26 Piccadilly, London, circa 1860
With browned twist sighted barrels signed on the top flat, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each fitted with back-sight and with platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks each with engraved safety-catch (one hammer spur replaced, the other one missing), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts, engraved blued and case-hardened iron mounts including pommels each incorporating a butt-trap, silver escutcheons, horn fore-end caps, stirrup ramrods, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including copper and brass three-way flask, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks
15in. (38.1cm.)
By W. Needham & Co., 26 Piccadilly, London, circa 1860
With browned twist sighted barrels signed on the top flat, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each fitted with back-sight and with platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks each with engraved safety-catch (one hammer spur replaced, the other one missing), figured walnut full stocks, chequered butts, engraved blued and case-hardened iron mounts including pommels each incorporating a butt-trap, silver escutcheons, horn fore-end caps, stirrup ramrods, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including copper and brass three-way flask, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks
15in. (38.1cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.