A Crisp Percussion Over & Under Pistol by Blissett of London
A Crisp Percussion Over & Under Pistol by Blissett of London. With round turn-off barrels, cut for a barrel key, foliate engraved breech block stamped with London proofs and decorated with a spray of foliage in the centre, border engraved brass box-lock action, decorate with sprays of foliage on the panels and signed within an oval to the left, ‘J BLISSETT HIGH HOLBORN LONDON’ chequered walnut grip with vacant oval escutcheon. In superb 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: 80 Bore
Barrel Length: 2.25 inches (5.75 cm)
Overall Length: 7 Inches (17.75 cm)
£895.00
1 in stock
