Sale 5544
London, South Kensington
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23 November 2004
Price realised
GBP 1,912
Estimate
A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION PISTOLS By Westley Richards, circa 1840 With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels, case-hardened patent breeches (one with some pitting) each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs each incorporating the back-sight, signed scroll engraved case-hardened locks, engraved safety-catches, figured walnut half-stocks (minor bruising), chequered butts, scroll engraved blued trigger-guards, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, set triggers, horn fore-end caps, brass-mounted ramrods, and some original finish: in later brass-mounted fitted case of highly figured walnut lined with red baize, with various associated accessories, Birmingham proof marks 14in. (35.6cm.)
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