A Superb Pair Of Percussion Duelling Pistols by Forsyth of London, With browned octagonal barrels signed along the top flat and stamped beneath with London proofs, case-hardened breeches with double platinum lines and platinum plugs, beautifully foliate engraved tangs, signed back action locks decorated with scrolling foliage and fitted with sliding safety catches, cocks engraved en-suite, characteristic half-stocks with deeply chequered grips, blued trigger guards with foliate engraved bows, stock, lock and ramrods all stamped with serial number. A fine and scarce pair of high quality pistols. 

Pistols are numbered 35817 on the stock, locks and ramrods. 

FORSYTH & CO. 

A.J. Forsyth, J. Brougham & C.B. Uther (C.B. Other only from 1819), Patent Gun Manufacturers, 10 Piccadilly, 1809-16; 8 Leicester St, Leicester Square (pop. Sidneys Alley) 1816-52. Exhibited patent locks and safety gun, Great Exhibition, 1851.  

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. 

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