An Early Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Perry
An Early Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Perry of London. With sighted octagonal barrel signed in script along the top-flat, ‘Perry London’ stamped with Tower of London private proofs and decorated with a geometric band at the breech, border engraved tang incorporating rear-sight, stepped bevelled lock, signed in script, with semi-waterproof pan and roller frizen, full-stocked in walnut with slab sided walnut butt, engraved steel trigger guard with flower head on the bow (rubbed) with acorn finial, turned ramrod pipes, with horn tipped rod with worm.
PERRY
William, Gunmaker, Birmingham, 1776-88. Marked guns ‘London’.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London 1350-1850, George Shumway Publishing, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: 20 Bore
Barrel Length: 10 Inches (25.40 cm)
Overall Length: 15.5 Inches (39.40 cm)
£1,150.00
1 in stock
