Lot 253
18th Century Antique Cased Pair of Box-Lock Flint Pistols. A good cased pair of box-lock flint pistols by, "T. DAVIS, OXFORD", circa. 1770. 2¾".44 cal. three-stage round steel turn-off barrels w/cannon muzzles. Blued, engraved frames marked; "T. DAVIS" on one side and "OXFORD" on the other. Stock on one pistol is missing a tiny piece at the lower right edge by frame, otherwise, both pistol stocks are solid w/simple thin silver wire inlay outlining the contours (100% intact) with normal scratches and dings from years of service. 8¾" overall length. In good working order. Period box with blue velvet interior with areas of fading and some of the lining has been replaced over the years.Accessories include; powder flask, bullet mold with barrel wrench, brass ram rod, balls, tow, extra flints and leathers. Box Measures: 12 x 6¾" Ref: See; GUNMAKERS OF LONDON 1350-1850. by, Howard L. Blackmore. c. 1986, p. 79. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
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