Description
A fine pair of classic “Queen Anne” turn off pistols by a renowned maker of this type, Richard Wilson. The 5-1/4″ turn off barrels feature cannon muzzles and border engraving at breech. Breech is well engraved with sprigs of foliage, elaborately signed “ London” at top and “ ilson” below frizzen spring. London view and proof marks with “RW”, for Richard Wilson. Swan neck cocks with border engraving and single spray of foliage. Engraved topjaws, molded and engraved frizzens. Iron trigger guards with border engraving and single scroll. Silver furniture comprising grotesque mask buttcaps, stand of arms silver sideplates and large and elaborately cast and chased silver thumbpieces. Highly figured walnut butts. One butt with old repair, appears to be of period rather than recent.
CONDITION: Barrels and frames polished bright engraving and maker’s name still very crisp. All engraving is crisp. All small parts appear to be original including top jaws and screws. Silver furniture with light wear. Figured buttstocks, one with minor repair and one tight crack, other in good overall condition with minor marks. Actions are crisp with strong springs. 12-1/2″ overall. Bores would rate excellent for pistols of this period. A most attractive pair of this highly desirable type.
Accessories
Barrel Length: 5 – 1/4″
Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore
