A Pair Of 88-Bore Over-And-Under Flintlock Box-Lock Tap-Action Pistols
Signed Spencer, London, circa 1815. With turn-off barrels numbered respectively from '1' to '3', signed border engraved actions each signed within a trophy of arms, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, rollers, blued steel-springs (one discoloured), engraved trigger-guards, flat-sided figured walnut butts (minor bruising) each with chequered spine, silver escutcheons, and engraved flat silver pommels, with crimson 'shoddies', probably original, containing the barrel key, and retaining a label inscribed 'These are loaded', in fine condition, with only small areas of discolouration, Birmingham proof marks.

Notes:
Ex Keith Neal Collection - sold at Christies 25th October 2001 - Lot 195

Spencer [about 1815]
Made flintlock fowling pieces, shop in Birmingham.

A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York.

Dimensions:
Bore: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)
Overall Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm)