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Pair of English Rumbolt Percussion Conversion Dueling Pistols -A) Rumbolt Percussion Pistol B)

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Pair of English Rumbolt Percussion Conversion Dueling Pistols -A) Rumbolt Percussion Pistol   B)
A) Made in Leicester, England. Blade front and notch rear sights, with floral and shield designs engraved on the upper tang, and a gold proof plate on top of the breech marked "RUMBOLT/ LEICESTER". Border engraved lock, with a burst pattern around the screw, scrollwork on the hammer, a drum-style conversion, high fence, half-cock safety catch and "RUMBOLT" ahead of the hammer. A screw is absent from the hammer. Checkered knob grip stock with a horn tip, bone tipped ramrod, pineapple finial on the engraved finger rest trigger guard, and a silver inscription shield on top of the wrist marked "JB".
BBL: 9 2/3 inch flattop
Stock:
Gauge: 68
Finish: brown
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. A mixed brown patina is present on the barrel, with scattered pitting and mild handling marks overall. Stock is fine, with some scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.

B) English Rumbolt Percussion Conversion Pistol
As A, with hammer screw present and percussion nipple absent.
BBL: 9 2/3 inch flattop
Stock:
Gauge: 68
Finish: brown
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with a mixed brown patina overall, scattered pitting and mild handling marks. Stock is fine, with a few cracks and dings. Safety catch needs work, otherwise mechanically very good.