ENGLAND,
Marine pistol, model 1842.
Percussion lock on capsule, signed TOWER with closed crown.
Round barrel, stamped B4 under thunder crown. Smooth. Cal. 14 mm.
Blackened wood shaft and stock. Traces of inscription near the hook, behind the lock "BC" under arrow and "B" or "B35" under crown, near the trigger guard.
Belt hook.
Brass trim: pommel with steel ring.
Curved nail rod on stirrup.
Barrel length: 15.1 cm - Overall length: 29 cm.
Numerous scratches and knocks from use; rear trigger guard mounting broken, in place; previously cleaned corrosion and surface oxidation.
Live Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 123

ENGLAND, Marine pistol, model 1842. Percussion lock on capsule, signed TOWER with closed crown. Round barrel, stamped B4 under thunder crown. Smooth. Cal. 14 mm. Blackened wood shaft and stock. Traces of inscription near the hook, behind the lock "BC" under arrow and "B" or "B35" under crown, near the trigger guard. Belt hook. Brass trim: pommel with steel ring. Curved nail rod on stirrup. Barrel length: 15.1 cm - Overall length: 29 cm. Numerous scratches and knocks from use; rear trigger guard mounting broken, in place; previously cleaned corrosion and surface oxidation.

Estimate
€120 - €150
Result
€80
Buyer's premium
25%
ENGLAND, Marine pistol, model 1842. Percussion lock on capsule, signed TOWER with closed crown. Round barrel, stamped B4 under thunder crown. Smooth. Cal. 14 mm. Blackened wood shaft and stock. Traces of inscription near the hook, behind the lock "BC" under arrow and "B" or "B35" under crown, near the trigger guard. Belt hook. Brass trim: pommel with steel ring. Curved nail rod on stirrup. Barrel length: 15.1 cm - Overall length: 29 cm. Numerous scratches and knocks from use; rear trigger guard mounting broken, in place; previously cleaned corrosion and surface oxidation.
Sale Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris