Auction: 7022 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 6
A Pair of Percussion Pistols An officer´s good cased pair of percussion pistols, retaining original browned twist finish to barrels and blueing on trigger-guards (colour on locks probably not original), the barrels signed WILLIAM POWELL & SON, and now stamped with Hyderabad Arsenal marks of the 1960s, fitted with stirrup ramrods; together with a number of accessories, all in a lined and fitted case bearing a label inscribed R B RODDA & Co, Gun Makers 5 1/2 Tank Square, Calcutta, By Appt Gun makers to His Excellency The Viceroy and Governor General of India (case lacking key)
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Estimate £ 2,000-2,500
Sold for
£1,700