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British double barrel Flintlock pistol with silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed “Henshaw, C

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,375.00 USD
British double barrel Flintlock pistol with  silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed  “Henshaw, C
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British double barrel Flintlock pistol with silver mask butt and cannon barrels signed “Henshaw, Cambridge”. The pistol measures 11” overall with 5” screw type barrels of approx 46 cal smooth bore. The pistol showsa center mounted single hammer with finger lever on left side of action which blocks or opens left barrel for firing either one or two shots at a time. The metal surfaces are in very good condition showing crispengraving and just normal aging. The stock is very good plus with a few dings, mars etc. The mask butt shows British hallmarks. Henshaw made high quality arms and was known for his Blunderbusses and multi-shots in themid 18th century. Est.;$2,750-$5,500.