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Lot 317

A 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
By Bolam, London, Early 19th Century

23 September 2020, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £408 inc. premium

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A 60-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol
By Bolam, London, Early 19th Century

With turn-off barrel engraved with a broad band of foliage around the muzzle and a slender band around the rear of the breech, border engraved action (top jaw and screw replaced) signed within an oval against a martial trophy over each side, rectangular pan, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, folding trigger, finely chequered figured rounded butt with foliate engraved silver cap, and silver escutcheon engraved with owner's initials, London proof marks
3.7 cm. barrel

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