Image Lot Price Description

1551
$690.00

ENGLISH TWO BARREL BRASS FRAME POCKET PISTOL SN NSN. This well-made early 19th C. pistol is marked “Wright” and “London” on either side of brass frame. This pistol is about 7-1/2″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbls. A rotating device in frame allows firing the top bbl, then the lower bbl, or both bbls at the same time. Frame is decorated with flags and military motifs and a set of indiscernible initials are scratched near various British powder proofs on bottom of frame. Gun is functional and appears to be all orig. There is a modern accompanying case along with a modern tool to remove bbls for loading. There is a 1/2″ German silver escutcheon inset into back of stocks with a winged creature engraved. CONDITION: Metal overall is gray with scattered pitting and tool marks. Brass frame is cleaned with good markings. Stocks are sound was scattered scratches and dings. 4-32948 JS504 (1,000-2,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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