Ref 3503. A high quality Flintlock Duelling pistol engraved in gold T. Allport. Circa 1810 .50 Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 3503. A very high quality single barrel Flintlock Duelling pistol engraved on the lock-plate in gold with the makers name T. Allport. Thomas Allport had a workshop circa 1807-1851 in Birmingham England. The 10 inch heavy octagonal barrel with a gold touch-hole & two gold bands at the breech. The lock-plate stamped on a gold panel with the makers name T. Allport. Wooden ram-rod fitted with an iron worm to the tip. Finely chequered grip with a silver oval escutcheon to the rear. Fitted with a blued spurred trigger guard and set trigger. In excellent overall condition. Length 16 inches. A duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two people, with matched weapons and in accordance with agreed-upon rules. Duels were fought not so much to kill the opponent as to gain satisfaction that is, to restore one's honour by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it. A fine example of a very high quality traditional British Flintlock Duelling pistol. Ref 3503. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.