Lot 259 , A Queen Anne style, brass cannon barrel boxlock flintlock holster pistol by Hadley of London, with turn-off barrel, private tower proofs, frame signed by the maker, walnut slab grip with unusual silver scion in the form

A Queen Anne style, brass cannon barrel boxlock flintlock holster pistol by Hadley of London, with turn-off barrel, private tower proofs, frame signed by the maker, walnut slab grip with unusual silver scion in the form of a helmeted head, barrel 13.5cm
£200-300

Condition:
Generally good condition with some surface wear, nicks and pitting to the brass and nicks and bruising to the walnut. a late 18th century or early 19th century example. The action is working as expected and all parts appear original. PLEASE NOTE, for Deactivated Weapons and for those classed as ‘Antique’ (S58), we can arrange shipping direct to the purchaser, subject to receiving a copy of the purchaser’s photographic ID. The lot will be send by ParcelForce Express24/Express48.

Sold for £600