1830 Pair Of Scottish Form 54 Bore German Silver & Steel Construction Saw Handle Percussion Pistols With 1843-1846 Irish Registration Marks ‘KE-256’(County Kerry) Octagonal Barrels & Captive Steel Ram Rods. Sn 18241 percussion pistols .54 Cal Muzzleloader Single Shot

1830 Pair Of Scottish Form 54 Bore German Silver & Steel Construction Saw Handle Percussion Pistols With 1843-1846 Irish Registration Marks ‘KE-256’(County Kerry) Octagonal Barrels & Captive Steel Ram Rods. Sn 18241 - 18241

The Irish Registration Act was passed in 1843 and lasted only a short while, until August 1846. All firearms owned in Ireland during that period had to be Registered and marked with the relevant County code. This is an attractive pair of Scottish form, all metal construction percussion pistols made C1830 then Registered in Ireland 1843-46. The matching pistols have steel hammers, trigger guards, octagonal barrels and captive steel ram rods. The hammer, trigger guard and barrels have foliate engraved decoration. The German Silver actions with spurred grip and flat butts have ornate engraved foliate decoration. The actions and barrels of each pistol have British black powder proofs and each barrel has Irish registration mark ‘KE-256’ (County Kerry). There are no visible manufacturer marks on either pistol. Both measure 8 ¾” overall & have 3 ½” octagonal steel barrels. The smooth bores of each barrel are clean. The pistols have bead fore sights and ‘v’ notch block rear sights. Their cocking & firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB No licence is required to own these antique percussion pistols in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 18241

£2,245.00