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A fine pair of English percussion duelling pistols by Wilkinson of London, FOR SALE C.1840. Ref 2219
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A fine pair of English percussion duelling pistols by Wilkinson of London, FOR SALE C.1840. Ref 2219
A fine pair of English percussion single barrelled duelling pistols by James Wilkinson of London. Circa 1840. The 9 inch octagonal barrels engraved with the maker name Jas. Wilkinson & Sons London, Gunmakers to his Majesty. The lock-plates engraved with the makers name, Jas Wilkinson & Son. Gold inlay two lines at the breeches. Each pistol fitted with a front and rear sight. Silver escutcheons each engraved with a fruit tree inlaid to the wrists. Finely chequered grips. Engraved Spur trigger guards. Iron ramrod pipes. Both ramrods with a screw worm fitted to the ends. The horn tip is missing from one of the wooden ramrods. Approx .54 calibre. Overall lengths 14 inches. A duelling pistol is a pistol that was usually manufactured in pairs to be used in a duel, during the era when duels were customary. Duelling pistols are single-shot flintlock or percussion pistols which fire a lead ball. Duels between men erupted because of political disagreements, family feuds, competition for the affections of women, and just about any other issue that two men of means might quarrel over. Military officers and politicians duelled frequently. In fact, duelling among military officers was a serious issue because it robbed their respective governments of leaders for often absurd and petty disagreements. Posting a man to get him to challenge you was fairly common. This entailed taking an advertisement in the local press insulting your adversary. Liar, poltroon, coward, and scoundrel were popular affronts and were often strung together. A gentleman could hardly ignore the attack since refusing to challenge the offender was seen as demonstrating cowardice and could destroy his reputation. Actions in good working order. In good condition overall with a few minor scratches. A good example of a fine pair of percussion duelling pistols by a renowned maker. Ref 2219.
These are obsolete antique pistols and are sold as collectors items only.
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We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
Established since 1968.
These are obsolete antique pistols and are sold as collectors items only.
No Licence is required in the United Kingdom.
We are pleased to accept payment by debit card / credit card, or direct bank transfer, we make no extra charge for paying by card when you pay online using the World-Pay payment gateway, it is simple and very easy to use and protects both the buyer as well as the seller. Simply click the buy-it button on the item that you wish to buy, you will automatically be taken to the World-Pay secure site to enter your payment details.
We carry in stock the largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in Great Britain. Every item is guaranteed to be original. Single items and collections always wanted. Please call us if you have any items for sale. We will pay top international prices for good items. All transactions are treated in strict confidence. Immediate payment. Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
Established since 1968.
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