A PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS BY ROOKE
Smooth-bore, round, 18 mm cal. barrels, with octagonal base; fine flintlocks signed "W & S ROOKE", finely engraved with beams and floral motifs, provided with anti-friction and sealing systems. Wooden, full stocks, one with faceted butt and one with grooved, iron, engraved trigger-guards. With no ramrod because for cavalry.
England, Early 19th Century
length 42 cm.
Conditions: good
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Smooth-bore, round, 18 mm cal. barrels, with octagonal base; fine flintlocks signed "W & S ROOKE", finely engraved with beams and floral motifs, provided with anti-friction and sealing systems. Wooden, full stocks, one with faceted butt and one with grooved, iron, engraved trigger-guards. With no ramrod because for cavalry.
England, Early 19th Century
length 42 cm.
Conditions: good