6th Dec, 2023 11:00

Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 182
 

182

A 25 BORE NORTH INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN (TORADOR), 18TH/19TH CENTURY

with octagonal sighted etched twist probably European barrel retained by four slender silver bands, stamped with a gold-lined shaped mark (now punched), with integral pan and standing back-sight at the breech, action enclosed by a pair of engraved silver plaques with leafy borders and foliate terminals, moulded pricker (bent), engraved trigger, full stock (small losses and areas of wear), faceted butt bound with silver decorated en suite with the action, ivory butt-cap and steel ramrod, 133.2 cm barrel

Sold for £450


 

with octagonal sighted etched twist probably European barrel retained by four slender silver bands, stamped with a gold-lined shaped mark (now punched), with integral pan and standing back-sight at the breech, action enclosed by a pair of engraved silver plaques with leafy borders and foliate terminals, moulded pricker (bent), engraved trigger, full stock (small losses and areas of wear), faceted butt bound with silver decorated en suite with the action, ivory butt-cap and steel ramrod, 133.2 cm barrel