THE FIRST SIGNED JOHNSON & COLLINS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, THE SECOND BY JOHN 2 JOYNER, LONDON, CIRCA 1770
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A 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol, And Another Of 54-Bore
The first signed Johnson & Collins, early 19th Century, the second by John 2 Joyner, London, circa 1770
The first with turn-off barrel engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle and with spring bayonet beneath, signed brass action engraved with a martial trophy on each side, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt, Birmingham proof marks; the second with associated three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed border engraved action decorated with rococo ornament (jaw-screw replaced), engraved trigger-guard safety-catch, and flat-sided figured walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, Tower private proof marks
7in. (19.1cm.) and 8in. (20.9cm.) (2)
The first signed Johnson & Collins, early 19th Century, the second by John 2 Joyner, London, circa 1770
The first with turn-off barrel engraved with a band of foliage at the muzzle and with spring bayonet beneath, signed brass action engraved with a martial trophy on each side, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, engraved iron trigger-guard, and flat-sided figured walnut butt, Birmingham proof marks; the second with associated three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, signed border engraved action decorated with rococo ornament (jaw-screw replaced), engraved trigger-guard safety-catch, and flat-sided figured walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, Tower private proof marks
7in. (19.1cm.) and 8in. (20.9cm.) (2)