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Pair Lang .70 bore percussion howdah pistols, London, cased, circa 1850, consecutive, safeties, engraved, layaway
Guns International #: 103382207 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Howdah Pistols - Pairs of Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Sportsman's Legacy
Company: Sportsman's Legacy
Member Since: 7/14/10
First Name: Dwight
Last Name: Van Brunt
State: Montana
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 212-0344
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money order, cashiers check, wire, personal check (banked 10 days), Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and debit (all cards add 3.5% convenience fee). Layaway available. No outbound sales tax is collected.
About Us: Sportsman’s Legacy provides professional representation for individuals, estates and organizations relating to fine firearms, sporting collectibles, art, books and accessories. Services include consignment, purchasing, valuation, estate planning and national placement consultation. Shipments to California as well as international destinations (via a US-based exporter of customer's choice) are welcome.
Description:
Superlative pair of Lang .70 bore percussion howdah pistols. Made in London circa 1850, serials 1410 and 1411 have 6.5-inch Damascus barrels (smoothbore, ..895-inch muzzle diameter, .695-inch bore diameter, bead). Features include hammer safeties, brown/color case/polished blue/niter finishes and trapdoor grip caps. Individual weight is 2.8 pounds. ENGRAVING: Tangs, sides and trap are dressed with delicate scroll. Hammers take the form of trumpeting elephant. Engraving and markings are tack sharp. Initial plates are blank. CONDITION: Bores are smooth and bright with some areas of light superficial browning. Barrel brown is approximately 90 percent. Colors are approximately 60 percent with some tarnish on the sides, hammers and cap. Blue is approximately 70 percent. Niter is approximately 50 percent. Wood may have added finish and shows at approximately 85 percent. CASE: The case with maker's label, tools and bullet mold is in good condition. The price is firm and layaway is available. $6,750 plus shipping.
Price: $6,750.00
Antique: Yes