Mid-18th century flintlock pistol signed T. Peele, two stage...

Estimate

£200 - £300

Mid-18th century flintlock pistol signed T. Peele, two stage steel cannon barrel, .600 calibre, enclosed steel spring sliding safety trigger guard, the barrel and action engraved '2' (denotes 2nd of a pair), with London proof marks. rounded walnut butt with silver wire inlay and a grotesque mask butt cap, 12.5" long overall

** Section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968 - no licence is required if an antique firearm is possessed as a “curiosity or ornament”