JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 25 March 2025 - 10:00 AM start
19thC percussion box lock double-barrelled turn-over pocket pistol by Westley Richards,
Realised: $1,000 plus premium
Lot Details
London. The 1½" turn-off barrels in .45 calibre with heavy key ‘Rifling’ at muzzles, Birmingham proofed. Iron frame with profuse fine scroll engraving are a silver grey stained patina. Sliding safety behind hammer. The walnut bag stock is finely chequered with oval blank silver escutcheon at wrist and engraved silver embellishment on butt. Action with folding trigger is strong, both nipples are fair to good, chip broken away from shield of hammer face. Provenance: From the collection of John & Lynda Matthews (Ōmata Stockade in Taranaki. Waireka Properties Ltd. collection). No firearms license required.
