Lot 38 , Gardner, Newcastle. A cased pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, by Gardner, Newcastle, pistols 14in. (hammers broken

Gardner, Newcastle. A cased pair of early 19th century flintlock holster pistols, by Gardner, Newcastle, with octagonal barrels, in fitted case with powder flask and ramrod, pistols 14in. (hammers broken and deficient)
Estimate £1,000-1,500

The mahogany case has a split running across the top from one side to the other. All brass mounts look original, no key for the lock. Both pistols have had the hammers broken off and the pieces are missing. Barrels oxidised, woodwork showing signs of fair but not extreme wear, one ramrod broken off, it comes with cleaning rod and copper and brass powder flask.


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Sold for £2,000