Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2023 : Sale A1123 Lot 453
A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET or TRAVELLING PISTOL MARKED RICHARDS WITH TURN-OFF CANNON BARREL, no visible serial number,

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A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET or TRAVELLING PISTOL MARKED 'RICHARDS' WITH TURN-OFF CANNON BARREL, no visible serial number,
English circa 1740, with stepped slightly tapering iron 2 3/8in. cannon barrel banded at the muzzle and star-cut internally for a key, scroll engraved flourish at breech, solid engraved top-tang, borderline engraved radiused lock with later stamping 'RICHARDS', swan necked cock and bridleless frizzen, walnut half-stock with curved butt capped with a brass grotesque, and a brass escutcheon to wrist, brass trigger guard bow with acorn finial and engraved brass side-plate, no provision for ramrod



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Estimate £300-500