A Fine Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Duelling Pistols Signed Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, No. 633, circa 1840 With browned octagonal sighted barrels signed in full on the top flat, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs each incorporating the back-sight, signed scroll engraved case-hardened detented locks with safety-catches (one hammer spur repaired), figured walnut half-stocks (minor bruising), chequered butts, blued iron trigger-guards each engraved with a different duelling scene, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, case-hardened pommels each incorporating a butt-trap with scroll engraved hinged cover, set triggers, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end caps, and most of their original finish throughout: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including Dixon three-way flask, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks, barrelsmith's mark GT 15in. (40cm.)
A Fine Cased Pair Of 32-Bore Percussion Duelling Pistols Signed Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, No. 633, circa 1840 With browned octagonal sighted barrels signed in full on the top flat, engraved case-hardened patent breeches each with two platinum lines and pierced platinum plug, scroll engraved case-hardened tangs each incorporating the back-sight, signed scroll engraved case-hardened detented locks with safety-catches (one hammer spur repaired), figured walnut half-stocks (minor bruising), chequered butts, blued iron trigger-guards each engraved with a different duelling scene, case-hardened trigger-plates each with pineapple finial, case-hardened pommels each incorporating a butt-trap with scroll engraved hinged cover, set triggers, silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, horn fore-end caps, and most of their original finish throughout: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including Dixon three-way flask, the lid with trade label and flush-fitting carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks, barrelsmith's mark GT 15in. (40cm.)
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