A Rare Pair of Cased Officers Pistols

A Superb Cased Set of Officers Pistols by C. B. Fisher, London.
£6,750.00

ID: 5802
A Superb Cased Set of Officers Pistols by C. B. Fisher, London. With sighted octagonal barrels, decorated with a geometric band at the breeches, sighted foliate engraved tangs, stepped bevelled locks, signed ‘C.B. FISHER’ fitted with sliding safety catches, ‘French style’ cocks, full stocked in walnut, cut with chequering at the grips, blued steel mounts comprising trigger guard decorated with a shield surrounded by foliage on the bows and pineapple finials, turned ramrod pipes and horn-tipped ramrods, both pistol retain gin a large amount of original faded finish, very crisp overall, cased with a round framed pocket pistol, with round turn-off barrel, decorated with a band at the muzzle, engraved panels decorated with stands of arms,  signed C.B. Fisher on one side and Soho London on the other, fitted with a sliding safety catch, swelling chequered walnut butt, with vacant silver escutcheon and engraved silver butt cap; in original lined and fitted case with some accessories including loading rod, bullets, flints, the exterior of the lid with flush fitting carrying handle.

FISHER
Cornelius Bird,
Gunlock maker, 9 Lichfield St, Soho, 1799; 39 Greek St., Soho, 1802-24.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
 
Dimensions:
Bore: 16 Bore
Barrel Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm)
Overall Length: 14 Inches (35.56 cm)

Bore: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)
Overall Length: 6.25 Inches (15.87 cm)

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