Horst Held   =   Antique Handguns

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phone  972-351-8852           fax  972-775-3553
541 Lynnie Pennie Lane              Midlothian, Texas 76065

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BIRMINGHAM proofed pair of muff-flintlock pistols, circa 1800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

barrel-key in action

 

 

Birmingham proof on frame and barrel

 

 

 

 























BIRMINGHAM proofed pair of pocket-sized flintlock pistols, made circa 1800, caliber .48, 1½" turn-off barrel,  engraved brass frame, thumb piece safety-catch, on back of grip not marked silver escutcheon, butt cap showing lion's head where interestingly the mouth is also a screw head, folding trigger, checkered grip, uncommon interesting shaped flash pan. With the pair comes a barrel-key that enables to remove the barrel.
A desirable, really fine pair    $3,100. 

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