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A rare Four Barrelled Tap Action Flintlock Pistol by W. Henshaw, London. Ref 8605.
Price
£4,850.00
Product Code
8605 in stock now
Description
A very rare Napoleonic period four Barrelled Tap Action Flintlock Pistol, all steel frame made by Henshaw of London. (William Henshaw worked in London and had his workshops at 181 The Strand and at 44 New Bond Street in the period 1762-1805). The frame engraved to one side with the maker's name "W. HENSHAW" and engraved "LONDON" to the opposite side. The four screw-off cannon barrels are each engraved at the breech with a number 5-6-7-8 indicating that this pistol was originally one of a pair. Each side of the breech is stamped with very clear London proof and view marks. Slab sided walnut grips showing a few minor dings. Good working order. The action is very crisp. The pistol overall in very good condition. This is a really fine example of a good multi-barrelled pistol dating from such an important period in British history -The era of the Napoleonic wars. This maker was also at the right period in history to have supplied weapons for use during the American Revolutionary War 1775-1783. Ref 8605.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item 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. Established since 1968.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item 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. Established since 1968.
Trade member of the BASC. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation.