A Mid 19th C Percussion Pistol

Name: A Mid 19th C Percussion Pistol
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA491978
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Description

A mid 19th C Percussion Pistol. The smooth bore barrel, with sighting button and an articulated ram rod, the top of the barrel proof marked thrice. The mechanism with a thatched thumb cock, the plate marked for ‘Tower 1855’ with crown, and further marked with ‘Crown & VR’. The reverse side of the mechanism with long belt hook. The stock of very hard red walnut finished with a brass trigger guard, stock and butt ends and ram rod pipe. Date C 1855. Height 7 inches, Width 12 inches, Depth 2.25 inches.

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA491978

Dealers Internal Reference

20760

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Description

A mid 19th C Percussion Pistol.

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The smooth bore barrel, with sighting button and an articulated ram rod, the top of the barrel proof marked thrice.

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The mechanism with a thatched thumb cock, the plate marked for ‘Tower 1855’ with crown, and further marked with ‘Crown & VR’. The reverse side of the mechanism with long belt hook. The stock of very hard red walnut finished with a brass trigger guard, stock and butt ends and ram rod pipe. Date C 1855. Height 7 inches, Width 12 inches, Depth 2.25 inches.