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CASED PAIR OF A. WILSON LONDON SAW HANDLE PISTOLS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
CASED PAIR OF A. WILSON LONDON SAW HANDLE PISTOLS
SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 8 1/4" CALIBER .68 CALIBER SMOOTHBORE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1840-60. Produced in London by the Wilson family of gun makers with incredible big 68 caliber smoothbore and swivel rammer. Octagon barrel marked A.WILSON LONDON on top flat and percussion lock marked "WILSON" on top center with modest scroll engraving. Single set triggers with blue finished trigger guard engraved to match lock. Checkered saw handle pattern walnut stock with single wedge retainer and German silver butt cap. These massive traveling pistols remain with their partitioned velvet lined case with bullet mold, powder flask, wiping rod and percussion caps. CONDITION. Very fine with excellent stocks and fine bores. Locks and set triggers operate properly. The finishes have more than likely been period restored as was practice of the day. The case and accessories remain very fine. ANTIQUE