A Superb Pair of Silver Mounted Pistols by Barber, Lincoln.
A Superb Pair of Cannon Barrel Pistols by Barber of Lincoln. With turn-off three stage cannon barrels, stamped below with London proofs, plain box-lock actions, engraved, ‘LINCOLN’ and ‘BARBER’. Sliding trigger safety catches, swelling walnut butt intricately inlaid with scrolling silver wire and silver studs, silver grotesque masks stamped with silver hall-marks. A fine pair of pistols in lovely untouched condition.
Barber
Peter. Son of Lewis. Free of Gunmakers Co., by Patrimony, 1728. Probably worked for father until 1741. Gunsmith at Newark, Notts., 1743.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 40 Bore
Barrel Length: 3 Inches (7.60 cm)
Overall Length: 8.5 Inches (21.60 cm)
£1,950.00
1 in stock
