18TH C. ENGLISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL, MANTON
engraved in script Manton, London
engraved decoration to metal fittings incl. bird holding quiver of arrows; walnut grip carved with tight chequered pattern; original ramrod; 15.5:"long; barrel 9"long
Smooth bore when looking down, inside the barrel. Smooth or possibly worn, can't know for sure. Half cock fully functional, however, will go off intermittently with trigger. Full cock will not hold in place with pawl; appears as though slide lock is not fully engaging. May be dirt or grease obstruction. In conclusion, not working, but fixable. .50 bore hole. We did not remove the lock.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Realized: $2,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 167 : 18TH C. ENGLISH FLINTLOCK DUELING PISTOL, MANTON
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