Sale 6217
London
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16 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,610
Estimate
A 28-Bore Prussian Percussion Service Pistol Dated 1852 With sighted barrel, dated patent breech, flat lock stamped 'Suhl V.C.S.' crowned and with pivoting nipple-guard, half-stock, long iron back-strap, and regulation iron mounts 13in. (34.9cm.)
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