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X X X SOLD X X X English Flintlock Boxlock pistol by KNUBLEY of LONDON Circa 1785-1790. Ref 9980.
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X X X SOLD X X X English Flintlock Boxlock pistol by KNUBLEY of LONDON Circa 1785-1790. Ref 9980.
A very good quality English Flintlock Box-lock pistol made by KNUBLEY of LONDON Circa 1785-1790 with a screw-off barrel & folding trigger. The side-plates are very finely engraved and inlaid in silver with the makers name KNUBLEY on one side and CHARING CROSS LONDON on the other side. Listed as a sword cutler and gun maker, 11 Charring Cross circa 1786-93, 7 Charring Cross circa 1794. Listed as Gun maker to the Prince of Wales, Duke of Clarence and Prince Edward, also contractor to the Ordnance, making cannon locks, trade muskets, pistols and broadswords
circa 1790-94.
Flat sided walnut butt. Screw-off steel barrel with lug to the underside, sliding top safety, two London proof marks stamped to the breech. The grip inset to the rear with an oval silver escutcheon engraved with a Ducal coronet and the initial I. Good overall condition. Action in working order. Overall length 6.5 inches. Very good condition. A scarce maker. This is the type of pistol that would have been carried in a pocket or a saddle bag during the late 18th century by an English gentleman, traveller, or officer as a personal protection weapon. The silver inlay and Ducal coronet indicates that this was made for an important person. Ref 9980.
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.
circa 1790-94.
Flat sided walnut butt. Screw-off steel barrel with lug to the underside, sliding top safety, two London proof marks stamped to the breech. The grip inset to the rear with an oval silver escutcheon engraved with a Ducal coronet and the initial I. Good overall condition. Action in working order. Overall length 6.5 inches. Very good condition. A scarce maker. This is the type of pistol that would have been carried in a pocket or a saddle bag during the late 18th century by an English gentleman, traveller, or officer as a personal protection weapon. The silver inlay and Ducal coronet indicates that this was made for an important person. Ref 9980.
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.
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