D. Thompson With Screw Off Barrel & Folding Sprung Bayonet. Sn 22128 None Muzzleloader

C1820 English, D. Thompson 80 Bore Percussion Traveling Pistol With Screw Off Barrel & Folding Sprung Bayonet. Sn 22128 - 22128

This is an excellent, English form, steel framed percussion traveling pistol made C1820. It measures 8” overall (bayonet closed) with a 3” turn off steel barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age. The action is signed ‘D. Thompson’ (unknown maker or retailer) amongst foliate engraved decoration. Foliate decoration is also present on the reverse side of the action. The underside of the action & barrel have crisp English proof marks. It has a steel Dolphin hammer and steel trigger guard. The pistol is fitted with a 2” long folding triangular section bayonet blade. The bayonet block has a sprung steel release button to allow the bayonet to fold into the closed position. When closed the tip of the bayonet fits into a notch in the front of the trigger guard. The bayonet is released and flicks open by pulling the trigger guard to the rear. The pistol’s bag shaped walnut grip with inlaid diamond shaped white metal escutcheon is undamaged. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply. The price for this pistol worthy of further research regarding the maker or retailer name includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22128 (drawers office)

£645.00