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T. Squires
Støckel: Thomas Squires, London, 1825 - 1831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lid of case

 

escutcheon

 

 

 

case

 

butt cap

 

 

 

 

an early pair, 1830's, of T. SQUIRES LONDON marked small - pocket size / muff pistol - percussion pistols with an uncommon safety system almost like the frizzen of a flint lock, cal. 45, screw-in barrels for loading, the metal kept in the white, the frame and safety engraved, the butt cap showing a face of a beast, folding trigger, crisp checkered grip. The pair are in excellent condition.
The pair comes in a typical British case with brass corners, engraved lid, lion head over the lock, it is brownish inlaid, contains powder flask, nipple wrench which also is used to screw the barrels, a small brush with ivory handle and a replacement nipple. The lid and the butt strap escutcheons show WHJ. With London proof stamps.
A very attractive set    $5,250.

 

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