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Dmitry · 27th October 2009, 05:12 PM

The most interesting thing about this pistol for me are the pewter mounts, which I have never seen before. Caliber is ~16 mm. Barrel is 27 cm long, Liege-proofed, marked LONDON, and profusely-marked on the bottom and sides.
I show W. Chance and Son/Sons ca.1820s.
The overall style of the decorations is to me suggestive of the Eastern, perhaps Persian vernacular.
What are your opinions on this piece, and the barrel markings?
Thank you.

27th October 2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Comments on the W & G. Chance of London flintlock pistol. The most interesting thing about this pistol for me are the pewter mounts, which I have never seen before. Caliber is ~16 mm. Barrel is 27 cm long, Liege-proofed, marked LONDON, and profusely-marked on the bottom and sides. I show W. Chance and Son/Sons ca.1820s. The overall style of the decorations is to me suggestive of the Eastern, perhaps Persian vernacular. What are your opinions on this piece, and the barrel markings? Thank you.