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251. A good 44 bore percussion duelling pistol by Joseph Manton, twist-browned octagonal barrel 10 in., break-off breech with ‘JOSEPH MANTON PATENT’ to a platinum poinçon and with a platinum band, foliate engraved tang incorporating the notch rear sight, well engraved lock plate signed ‘JOSEPH MANTON LONDON’, converted to percussion (possibly by the maker), detented lock, hammer engraved ensuite to the lock, half stock with engraved steel furniture and horn fore-end cap, horn tipped ramrod, numbered 6225 to the barrel, breech and trigger guard, barrel also marked ‘WF’ for the barrel forger William Fullerd (d. 1833). £700-1,000
252. A 54 bore Beaumont-Adams five shot percussion revolver, serial number 29,750R and with Beaumont patent control number B14086, barrel lug marked for the London Armoury Company, London proof marks, one piece chequered grip. £600-700 253 253. An English six shot transitional revolver, octagonal barrel 6 in., inscribed ‘London’ to the top flat and with Birmingham view and proof marks, plain cylinder with further view marks, lightly engraved round action body, self cocking with bar hammer, chequered grips. £200-300
254. An 18th Century English flintlock pistol, brass barrel 5.5 in., engraved ‘HEYLEN LONDON’, struck with two crossed sceptre marks as of Ordnance private proof and with ‘IR’ under a crown, lock signed ‘HEYLEN’, double bridle pan and swan-neck cock, full stock with ornate white metal furniture including trophy of arms side £400-600 plate, horn tipped ramrod.
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255. A 17 bore percussion conversion Yeomanry holster pistol, barrel 8.5 in. with Gunmaker’s Company proof marks and partial ordnance proof mark, border engraved lock signed ‘LACY & CO’, full stock with brass furniture, captive ram rod. £300-500
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256. A Dutch percussion conversion pistol, swamped rifled hexagonal barrel 6.5 in., lock signed ‘THONE & ZOON AMSTERDAM’, full stock with ornate steel furniture including elaborate side nail cups and trigger guard with urn finial, carved and chequered butt, later horn tipped ramrod. £250-350
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