Pair of 16 bore percussion officers belt/dueling pistols by ...

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£4,000 - £6,000

Pair of 16 bore percussion officers belt/dueling pistols by Hollis & Sheath of Birmingham (circa 1849-1850), each with 7.5 inch round twist steel barrels, bead fore sights to the top flats, double platinum lines and plug, signed and foliate engraved back action blued steel lock plates, walnut full stock with German silver forend tips and vacant silver escutcheons, with blue steel ramrod, pipes, foliate engraved trigger guard, pineapple finials and checkered grips, with blue steel belt clips and swivel ramrods, in fitted mahogany case (with hook/eyes and lock & Key), the crimson lined interior fitted with accessories including steel bullet mould, copper sight, pistol flask, turn screw, oil flask, rosewood cap box and ivory handled brush