Very Beautiful Flintlock Pistol From Twigg, London, Circa 1770
Artist: Twigg, Londres
VERY FINE FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOL BY TWIGG, LONDON, CIRCA 1770
Of small delicate proportions, with 3cm turn-off barrel & unscrewing lug, border-engraved box-lock action signed in script by the maker ‘Twigg, London’ and encompassed in a stand or arms on both sides.
Drop down concealed trigger, sliding thumb-piece safety catch and flat-sided walnut grip. Overall length just over 11cm.
In good working order and condition. The sort of tiny pistol that would have been carried during the late 18th century as a personal protection weapon, hence the term ‘muff’ (hand-warmer) pistol.
Ref S4306A
Of small delicate proportions, with 3cm turn-off barrel & unscrewing lug, border-engraved box-lock action signed in script by the maker ‘Twigg, London’ and encompassed in a stand or arms on both sides.
Drop down concealed trigger, sliding thumb-piece safety catch and flat-sided walnut grip. Overall length just over 11cm.
In good working order and condition. The sort of tiny pistol that would have been carried during the late 18th century as a personal protection weapon, hence the term ‘muff’ (hand-warmer) pistol.
Ref S4306A
949 €
Period: 18th century
Style: English Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 925236
Availability: In stock
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