A Percussion Howdah Pistol by Mortimer
A Crisp 16 Bore Percussion Over & Under Howdah Pistol by Mortimer of Edinburgh. With colour case hardened sighted barrels engraved around the muzzles, engraved ‘MORTIMER EDINBURGH’ in Gothic script along the top-flat, fitted with captive ramrod below and stamped with London proofs, case-hardened scroll engraved box-lock action, hammers decorated era suite, foliate scroll engraved trigger guard, finely chequered rounded butt (small area of damage at top of grip -see pictures) case-hardened ovoid butt plate with hinged butt-trap cover, vacant rectangular escutcheon, blued belt hook. In fine original condition retaining a large amount of original colour.
Notes:
This pistol is featured on pages 126-127 of The Mortimer Gunmakers, 1753-1923.
Mortimer
Dimensions:
Bore: 15 Bore
Barrel Length: 5 Inches (12.70 cm)
Overall Length: 11.5 Inches (29.20 cm)
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