Both of these pistols were sold by James Collins (circa 1825-1854) and are signed "-COLINS. LONDON-" on top of their upper barrels and "-COLLINS-" on each lock. They also display fine scrollwork and border engraving and have sliding safeties, double triggers, bead sights, "crown/GP" proofs, and semi-pistol grip angled stocks with fine checkering, silver thumb plates, and ramrods threaded into the engraved pommel caps. They come in a J. Beattie labelled fitted case with tin of caps, bullet mold, small powder flask, keys, bore rod, cleaning/oiling tool, and three lead balls. The trade label indicates Beattie was located at 205 Regent Street in London. The "Collins Repository" was located nearby at 115 Regent Street and sold firearms by various makers.

Fine with strong period refurbished blue finish on the barrels beginning to fade to plum brown, attractive aged patina on the silver thumb plate and pommel cap, blended brown and gray patina on the remaining metal parts, some spots of slight pitting, small dings and scratches on the wood and metal, and crisp checkering on the stock. The locks are mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine with moderate storage wear, including some chipping on the case and tears on the lining.

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Fine with strong period refurbished blue finish turning to plum brown on the barrels, aged patina on the silver, gray and brown patina on the remaining metal, small dings and scratches on the metal and stock, crisp checkering, spots of slight oxidation and pitting, and a few small chips in the stock. The locks are mechanically fine.