A Clean 54 Bore Percussion Turn Over Pistol by John Blissett.
A Clean 54 Bore Percussion Turn Over Pistol by John Blissett. With round turn-off barrels, engraved with geometric bands at the muzzles (barrels frozen) cut for barrel keys, stamped with London proofs at the breech, border engraved box-lock action decorated with sprays of foliage and signed within an oval to the left, dolphin hammer, sliding safety catch, finely chequered walnut butt with vacant oval escutcheon, in lovely condition overall.
BLISSETT
John (Son of Isaac) born 1808. Gunmaker and jeweller, 74 High Holborn, 1832-5; 321 High Holborn, 1836-50 (316 High Holborn, 1847) 322 High Holborn, 1851-66. Became John Blissett & Son. Granted Regd. Design No. 1050 (air-gun walking stick) 1847; British Patent No. 2069 (revolver loading lever) died 1855.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 54 Bore
Barrel Length: 1.5 Inches (3.81 cm)
Overall Length: 5 Inches (12.70 cm)
£895.00
1 in stock
