29th Oct, 2024 10:00
Military & Collectables Auction
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A pair of 19th Century Lacy & Co of London Percussion Cap Duelling Pistols
Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
A pair of 19th Century Lacy & Co of London Percussion Cap Duelling Pistols, circa 1835, 50 bore, octagonal damascus barrels, signed to the top, also named to the lock plate, engraved swag designs to the lock plate, and hammer with fish top, decorated trigger guard, both with ram rods, complete with fitted case, brass shot flask, shot maker marked '34', and other tools, Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, Antique/Obsolete calibre, can be held without licence, to be held as a curiosity or ornament, buyer must be over the age of 18 both go into the half cock and full cock position well, trigger moves freely, generally good condition
both go into the half cock and full cock position well, trigger moves freely, generally good condition, postage approximately £30+VAT, minor/light surface scratches, looks to be complete, these have not been lacquered, they have been cleaned very well, the name on the pistols are Lacy & Co, there are no private names on either pistol
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