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Antique British Large-Bore Over/Under Single Action Percussion Belt Pistol, by Charles Osborne

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD
Antique British Large-Bore Over/Under Single Action Percussion Belt Pistol, by Charles Osborne
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Antique British Large-Bore Over/Under Single Action Percussion Belt Pistol, by Charles Osborne, NVSN, .44 cal., 3.875" hand-revolved octagonal barrels have border-engraved muzzles, two sets of two proof marks over bores; floral-engraved frame marked "Chas. Osborne/London" on top, has boxlock hammer, lower flash shield, separate trigger guard, integral bag-style gripstraps, checkered varnished walnut grips with vacant German-silver shield at wrist. Mfg'd ca. 1840s-50s. Condition is very good retaining approx. 40% thinning and dulling barrel blue, traces elsewhere but mostly dark gunmetal gray. Grips are sound showing light highpoint checkering wear and much original varnish. Edges and markings are sharp, barrel axle is secure, action is crisp, smoothbores are clean showing general moderate erosion. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)