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Lot 3306:Mortimer Double Barrel Over & Under Flintlock Travelling Pistol

December 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3306:Mortimer Double Barrel Over & Under Flintlock Travelling Pistol

December 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Fine & Rare Mortimer 38 Bore Double Barrel Over & Under Flintlock Travelling Pistol with Case

Early 19th century. With octagonal barrel block cut with a groove on each side and fitted with a bead front sight and signed “Mortimer London” on the top flat. The underside of the barrel block with a spring retained iron ramrod. Border and scroll engraved side locks each with external mainspring linked to the base of the pierced cock and with rainproof pan and sliding safety catch. Border and scroll engraved standing breech, trigger plate and trigger guard. Figured walnut butt with fine multipoint checkering, a blank silver shield shaped initial escutcheon at the wrist, and a border and rosette engraved silver pommel cap. Birmingham proof marks. In fitted mahogany case lined in green baize, the lid with printed trade label for H.W. Mortimer.

ConditionFine. The barrel block retaining near 100% rebrowned finish with clear signature. The locks and furniture have clear engraving and have a light grey slightly discolored patina. There is some light pitting. The butt has scattered age related minor storage and handling marks and some dents on the butt. The case is generally in good condition. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Details
ManufacturerMortimer & Son
ModelFlintlock
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38
Barrel4 inch
Finishbrown/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1817
Catalog page181
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