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seater, and cleaning rod with attachments along with a “No 25” marked ball mold, Hawksley oiler, tow, and two casings.
CONDITION: Very fine with 95% of the period refurbished factory quality blue remaining on the barrel and 80% vibrant case colors, strong traces of original blue on the inside of the trigger guard and otherwise smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, mild aged patina on the gold escutcheon, and minimal light marks and scratches. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering with a few small dings and handling marks. Mechanically
excellent. The case and accessories are also very fine and have minor age and storage related wear such as a hole in the trade label from contact with the left hammer screw and a repaired chip on the upper left corner. This is a truly historic howdah pistol presented by the Prince of Wales during his historic trip to India in 1875-1876.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE WALLAS & WALLAS SPECIAL SPRING SALE MAY, 1983