Lot 237
Two similar mid 18th century flintlock holster pistols
Auction: 19 July 2008 at 11:00 BST
£1,260
Description
the lock signed 'Gibson' the brass two staged barrel engraved 'London' at the breach and bearing London gunmakers proof marks, brass spur pommel with grotesque mask at the butt, the brass trigger guard with early form of acorn finial, full walnut stocks, barrel 20cm long; a percussion box lock travelling pistol, with octagonal barrel fitted with spring loaded bayonet, trigger operated, chequered walnut butt with flat brass butt plate, barrel 18cm long (3)