Wm & Jn Rigby
Gunmakers
Dublin
A rare pair of 140 bore side hammer percussion pocket pistols formed entirely of steel. Birmingham proof marks. Barrels 1.25".
Image courtesy of Thomas Del Mar Ltd..28/6/2017
NB: Spring percussion cap retainer prior to triple bent actions and early use of the bun-nut.
c.1830 Please refer to: Great Irish Gunmakers Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, pge 79, for a similar pair.
Dave Stroud. ramrodantiques.co.uk
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