27th Jun, 2012 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 543
 

543

A 54 BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL SIGNED MOORE

A 54 BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL SIGNED MOORE, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830 with turn-off barrel fitted with spring bayonet released by the trigger-guard beneath, box-lock action engraved with foliage, signed 'Moore' and 'London' on the respective faces, finely chequered walnut butt with vacant German silver escutcheon, and engraved trigger-guard 17.5cm; 6 7/8in

Sold for £280


 
A 54 BORE PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL SIGNED MOORE, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1830 with turn-off barrel fitted with spring bayonet released by the trigger-guard beneath, box-lock action engraved with foliage, signed 'Moore' and 'London' on the respective faces, finely chequered walnut butt with vacant German silver escutcheon, and engraved trigger-guard 17.5cm; 6 7/8in