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3286 - A pair of percussion pistols in a case, Lancaster (UK), circa 1850
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A pair of percussion pistols in a case, Lancaster (UK), circa 1850 Blued, octagonal barrels made of coiled damask. Smooth bores, 14.5 mm caliber. Birmingham inspection marks below the chamber. Platinum bands inlaid above the chamber. Finely floral-engraved lock plates with hammer safeties, marked “Lankester.” One hammer screw is defective. Percussion locks; triggers with French set screws. Finely checkered solid walnut stocks with blued fittings; barrel wedges lined with silver; vacant silver plaques on the back. Ramrods with brass-sheathed tips; one specimen features a double-ended bullet extractor. Pistols in need of restoration but in good condition. Length: 31.5 cm each. Lockable (key missing) wooden case with a missing brass plaque on the lid, a small chip on the bottom (included), lined inside with green velvet. Included are a ramrod, powder flask, bullet pliers (probably not original), and a pistol key. The box needs cleaning. Dimensions: 21.5 x 44 x 7.5 cm. Condition: II -
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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