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Lovely Cased Pair Of British Percussion Officer's Pistols by W. Jackson

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Lovely Cased Pair Of British Percussion Officer's Pistols by W. Jackson
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17 bore (.65 cal), 9'' smoothbore round damascus barrels with mostly bright near excellent bores, one pistol showing a little old oxidation in the bore that is minor. The barrels of this fine set of pistols retain about 98% lovely contrasting plum-brown and gray twist patterns showing just a few light handling marks and a bit of sparse oxidation speckling here and there. Barrels are neatly engraved ''LONDON'' and the breech plugs show nice gold band inlays and platinum blowout plugs. The lockplates, buttcaps and trigger plates retain about 95-98% lovely original vibrant case-hardened colors, the lockplate of one pistol showing a bit more drifting to pewter and a few oxidation speckles. The pistols are equipped with martial swiveling ramrod assemblies, the ramrods themselves retaining a healthy amount of original bright blue and the triggerguards also retain about 95% nice original bright blue with some mild flaking. Lockplates feature nice dolphin head hammers and are engraved with ''W. JACKSON'' and wonderful finely detailed English foliate scrollwork throughout with attractive bordering. The upper tangs, buttcaps and triggerguard are similarly embellished throughout with fine scroll, further adorned with nice pineapple finials. The checkered English walnut stocks remain in excellent condition retaining almost all of their original finish with nice edges and flattop checkering. There are some scattered light handling marks to be expected that are very unobtrusive and the wood exhibits areas of fine subtle grain figure. Stocks feature very nicely executed thin foliate-embellished silver nose-plates and silver wedge escutcheons and un-engraved monogram plates atop the wrists. The pistols are equipped with sliding safeties and sighted with deep notch rear sights and German silver bead front. The locks are crisp and seem to function well mechanically. The pistols come in a period E.M. Reilly & Co. case in typical British form with heavy brass corner reinforcements, lid handle and clasps. The lock escutcheon is missing and the exterior remains in very fine condition with scattered light dings and mild scuffs. The interior is lined in blue baize and shows a paper Reilly retailer label and two lidded compartments with blue ink-colored ivory handles. There is a complement of attractive accessories including: an assortment of cleaning rod attachments, pewter oiler, single cavity round ball mould, an excellent condition Sykes flask, empty Moore & Grey cap tin, rosewood-handled nipple wrench, and an interesting little antique ivory multi-page weekly pocket calendar in fine condition. A lovely set of officer's pistols in excellent condition. (13D11519-2) {ANTIQUE} (10,000/15,000)