March 2009 - Main Sale : Sale 1026 Lot 456
A 54-BORE OVER AND UNDER FLINTLOCK TAP-ACTION PISTOL SIGNED FURBER(?),
Product Details
A 54-BORE OVER AND UNDER FLINTLOCK TAP-ACTION PISTOL SIGNED FURBER(?),
late 18th century, with 2 3/4in. three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, the bottom barrel numbered '1', border and scroll engraved action signed on one side, figured walnut butt with swelled pommel, brass butt-cap engraved with a border-line and a flower-head, engraved sliding trigger-guard safety-catch (some light discolouration throughout), Tower private proof marks.
Estimate £600-800
THE ABOVE LOT IS PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58 (2) OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT.