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19MZ-5 OFFICERS PISTOLS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,050.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
19MZ-5 OFFICERS PISTOLS
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This item SOLD at 2019 Dec 15 @ 14:06UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Pair of fine cased flintlock officer’s pistols by Westley Richards of London circa 1820-30s. The pair measures 12” overall with a 7 1/8” octagon barrel of .64-66 caliber smoothbore. Swivel ramrods. The pair shownearly all of their original brown and case hardened finish. Bright fire blue on guard’s rear ramrod thimble almost 100%. The stocks are almost fine with minor handling and slight wear to checkering. All correctflintlock parts. The interior of the case is good to very good with minor losses, slight fading and just normal aging. The mold, spring vice, screw driver, rod and small accessories included. The exterior is lightoak in good to very good condition. Carry handle and plate shows engraved tiger holding Scottish thistle which can be identified to Gordon Highlanders with initials “T.G.” in fancy script. Note: Westley Richards may have numbered the pair under the barrels and records are available however we did not want to disassemble such a nice set. (Antique) Est.: $3500-$7000