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Single barrel tap action flintlock center hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British proofs iron fr

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD
Single barrel tap action flintlock center  hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British  proofs iron fr
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Single barrel tap action flintlock center hammer pistol signed Briscoe with British proofs iron frame bag shape grips probably for superimposed loads. The pistol measures 7 ¼” overall with a 2 ¾” barrel of .41 caliber false rifled. The breech end of the barrel and frame measure about 1 ¾” leaving room for two (2) loads. The superimposed load idea did not work well and this is the only example of a tap action single barrel withtwo stages for firing that we have cataloged. The metal surfaces show a dark patina and light to moderate pitting and erosion with good engraving and very good grips showing normal age. There are some marks on barrelfrom key. From an old N.Y. Collector’s Estate. Est.; $750-$1,500