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British Percussion Target Pistol by William Chance & Son

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British Percussion Target Pistol by William Chance & Son
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.64 cal, 10'' octagon barrel with a very good smooth bore showing some scattered light pitting. The barrel retains generous antique plum-brown finish with contrasting damascus twist patterns, a few scattered pinprick pits and some old small dings. The top flat is very lightly engraved in small lettering ''CHANCE & SON MAKERS LONDON'' while the underside shows period Birmingham proof marks. The breech plug has mostly toned to pewter and features dual platinum band inlays and a platinum blowout plug. The lockplate and remaining fittings are a similar pewter gunmetal patina showing remnants of cleaned pinprick pitting and light oxidation staining. The lockplate is embellished in near full coverage with fine quality English scrollwork that remains mostly intact, dolphin head hammer and maker mark in center. The barrel wedge escutcheons and oval monogram plate atop the wrist are of silver and the checkered walnut stock with horn tip remains in about very good condition showing a number of old repaired cracks and light chips under an added varnish. The diamond checkered grip appears to have been refreshed, the grip shape is rather peculiar, and the stock was perhaps modified at some point during the period of use. What appears to be the original brass-tipped hickory ramrod is present and the pistol is equipped with v-notch rear sight, medium silver bead front sight and sliding safety. The lock with set trigger seems to function normally. (13B11579-4) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)