A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock p...

Hammer

£1,200

A scarce 3 barrelled 150 bore tap action flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by Whalley, Macclesfield, c 1800, 6" overall, turn off barrels 1¾", the muzzles starred to take a barrel key, the lower breech with Tower private proofs, top two breeches numbered 1 and 2; the frame engraved with trophies and signed in ovals, trigger guard with floral spray; with top safety which secures the frizzen, raised pan, rollers on the frizzen spring, and dark walnut butt with shield shaped vacant escutcheon. Good Working Order and Condition, the barrels nicely reblued. Plate 36