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Engraved Irish Parkinson Swivel Superposed Barrel Percussion Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Engraved Irish Parkinson Swivel Superposed Barrel Percussion Pistol
The scroll engraved frame is marked "PARKINSON / DUBLIN" behind the fixed rear sight. The fish sculpted hammer is also scroll engraved. The over under smooth bore barrels rotate at the breech with each barrel having a bead front sight, a band of engraving at the muzzle and scrollwork on top of the breech plug. Note that there is one hammer with both barrels having their own percussion nipple. There is a single swivel iron ramrod mounted between the barrels. The underside of the frame has a percussion nipple shield and a folding trigger. One piece grip with extensive fine checkering, monogrammed German silver initial shield, and engraved buttcap with compartment.
BBL: 2 3/4 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 44
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Good. The metal surfaces have been cleaned. There is some scattered minor pitting with even minor pitting on the barrels. The grip is ill-fitting at the frame, otherwise very good with some scattered minor dings and some light nicks in the overall crisp checkering.