11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of "Barbar" Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Sell one like this
$800$650
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of "Barbar" Boxlock Flintlock Pistols, c. late 18th to early 19th century, walnut grips, iron lockplates engraved on the left side with a panoply of arms, and BARBAR, and on the right side with LONDON, both with rifled turn-off barrels, overall lg. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

One pistol functions properly, one needs a repair to go to full cock, overall in good condition with some light patina.


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Keywords

LONDON