The famous Rigby shop in Dublin was run by William and John Rigby between 1818 and 1858 and remains one of the premier firearms makers in the world today. This pair of turnover pocket pistols from circa 1830 are signed "Wm & Jn Rigby/Dublin" on the left side of the triple-bent boxlock actions in Gothic script surrounded by extensive scroll and border engraving. The barrels of the first pistol are each marked with the County Carlow registration number "CW-61", and the barrels of the second pistol have "CW-62." The actions have folding triggers and scroll hooks that guard the nipple in the lower position. The bag-shaped checkered butts each have a vacant silver initial escutcheon at the wrist and a vacant silver oval on the butt. Includes a receipt from Robert Abels Antique Firearms dated December 20, 1961.

Very good plus with light faded patterns of original case colors, gray and brown patina, crisp engraving, aged patina on the silver, and minor overall wear. The grip is fine and has crisp checkering aside from a worn patch on the front left, minor dings and scratches, and light handling and storage wear. Mechanically fine.

See A. Provenance: Robert Ables; The Norman R. Blank Collection

Very good plus with light faded patterns of original case colors, gray and brown patina, aged patina on the silver, and crisp engraving. The grip is fine and has mostly crisp checkering aside from some wear and light scratches. An attractive pair of turnover pocket pistols from William and John Rigby.