RYLANDS, DARBY; a late 18th/early 19th century 54 bore flintlock...

RYLANDS, DARBY; a late 18th/early 19th century 54 bore flintlock pocket pistol with 2.25" three stage turn-off barrel, box lock stamped with the maker's details to the right side and foliate scrollwork verso, top hammer frame bearing Tower Private proof marks and mounted on white metal wire inlaid walnut grip terminating in a white metal mask head pommel, overall length 20cm.Condition Report - Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service. We would recommend booking a collection slot for this lot or contacting Bradleys Antique Packing Services for postage of this lot, their details can be found on https://www.adampartridge.co.uk/services/transport/ Pitting visible throughout box, frame and barrel although polished to a reasonable standard, barrel is free, slight gap to the back edge of the box lock and grip, minor pinch marks either side of the lower section of the grip otherwise appears to be in overall ok condition, wear commensurate with age and use, holds at half cock, fires from full cock with good spring tension.RYLANDS, DARBY; a late 18th/early 19th century 54 bore flintlock pocket pistol with 2.25" three stage turn-off barrel, box lock stamped with the maker's details to the right side and foliate scrollwork verso, top hammer frame bearing Tower Private proof marks and mounted on white metal wire inlaid walnut grip terminating in a white metal mask head pommel, overall length 20cm.