English Flintlock Screwbarrel Pocket Pistol by Richard Hollis <br> @Early 19th Century
English Flintlock Screwbarrel Pocket Pistol by Richard Hollis
@Early 19th Century

The 1 1/2 inch round, .48 caliber barrel engraved with leafage band at muzzle. Birmingham proofs. Rounded boxlock action engraved with scrollwork and panoply and inscribed Rd. Hollis and London . Half-cock safety engaging the pan cover. Checkered grip with vacant silver wrist escutcheon.
Condition: Good to very good. Grey metal showing some minor pitting. Grip worn and with hairline cracks to either side of tang.

Estimates: 500 / 800

Lot no. 7534
Sale no. 7305A