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Fine Antique Arms and Armour from Around the World

Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A pair of cased flintlock pistols by Darwin, first quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 1.300 - 1.600

Sold

€ 4.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

England
length 35 cm.
Smoothbore, octagonal,15 mm cal. barrels finely browned and decorated with frames and floral motifs at the basses; with foresight. Engraved tangs with rear sight. Lock signed "J. Darwin & Sons", lock plates finely engraved with floral motifs, browned and provided with anti-friction and sealing systems, and safety lock. Wooden full stocks with checkered butts. Trigger guards browned and engraved en suite. Articulated, iron ramrods. In their wooden case lined with red velvet; complete with various tools and key. The lid decorated with four lilies, in the centre hilt marked "W. C. WATSON ESQ. Eastnor"; foldaway handle.