Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2016 : Sale A0916 Lot 553
A SCARCE 280-BORE PERCUSSION TURN-OVER MUFF-PISTOL OF SMALL SIZE SIGNED ROPER, no visible serial number,
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A SCARCE 280-BORE PERCUSSION TURN-OVER MUFF-PISTOL OF SMALL SIZE SIGNED ROPER, no visible serial number,
circa 1840, with round turn-off 1 9/16in. barrels (frozen), false rifling at muzzles, Birmingham proofs, slightly radiused border and scroll engraved central hammer action, the left hand side signed 'ROPER' in a banner, finely chequered bag-shaped walnut butt with silver oval escutcheon and folding trigger (some re-finishing, springs replaced or weak, chequering worn smooth)
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Estimate £200-300