QUEEN ANNE BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK SCREW CANNON BARREL PISTOL BY THOMAS RICHARDS WITH STEEL AND SILVER MOUNTS.

NSN. Cal. 62. 5″ Tapered cannon bbl, section removes from boxlock breech, which is fitted with semi-waterproof pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock. Makers name “T. Richards” and London proofs are on bottom. (Thomas Richards worked in Birmingham from 1747 to 1779). Stock with knob butt has un-hallmarked silver mounts, consisting of pierced sideplate, fancy crest plate at top of grip engraved with stag over owners initials, and grotesque mask butt cap. Trigger guard is of steel. Silverwork was most likely done in Birmingham, and is not hallmarked because an assay office was not established in Birmingham until the 1770’s. CONDITION: Good. Steel parts have dark gray patina over scattered pitting. Stock lightly refinished over many marks and bumps. Silver has been maintained well, and is lightly tarnished. Mechanically good. 31377-24 MGM22 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3502

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3502	$2,242.50	QUEEN ANNE BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK SCREW CANNON BARREL PISTOL BY THOMAS RICHARDS WITH STEEL AND SILVER MOUNTS. NSN. Cal. 62. 5″ Tapered cannon bbl, section removes from boxlock breech, which is fitted with semi-waterproof pan, bridled friction frizzen, and round bodied serpentine cock. Makers name “T. Richards” and London proofs are on bottom. (Thomas Richards worked in Birmingham from 1747 to 1779). Stock with knob butt has un-hallmarked silver mounts, consisting of pierced sideplate, fancy crest plate at top of grip engraved with stag over owners initials, and grotesque mask butt cap. Trigger guard is of steel. Silverwork was most likely done in Birmingham, and is not hallmarked because an assay office was not established in Birmingham until the 1770’s. CONDITION: Good. Steel parts have dark gray patina over scattered pitting. Stock lightly refinished over many marks and bumps. Silver has been maintained well, and is lightly tarnished. Mechanically good. 31377-24 MGM22 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3502 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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QUEEN ANNE BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK SCREW CANNON BARREL PISTOL BY THOMAS RICHARDS WITH STEEL AND SILVER MOUNTS.