December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
By 1755, Blackmore lists John Twigg working as a gunmaker from Angel Ct., Charing Cross until 1760 when he moved to 132 Strand, where he remained until 1776. In 1776, he moved to Piccadilly where he remained until 1790. During this time period, he opened several warehouses or shops; at little Somerset St., in 1771; 30 Cornhill, 1777 and Tower Hill in 1779. His son, John, was apprenticed in 1786 to Henry Nock, and subsequently inherited his father's business. In 1788, John Twigg entered into a partnership with John Bass until Twigg's death in 1792. This pistol dates to the very end of his working date. The round barrel is marked "LONDON" on top along with 3 British proofs. The lockplate has some engraving at the tail section and is marked "TWIGG" in the center. The lock features a roller frizzen. The ramrod ferrules are brass, along with the trigger guard, which has an engraved pineapple finial and a floral design on the bow. The stock is of partially figured walnut. CONDITION: Very good, overall. Barrel mostly bright with crisp proof marks. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration and functions well, cock screw is a replacement. Brass retains a pleasing mellow patina. Stock very good with a couple light storage marks. Original horn tipped ramrod has 2 repaired breaks. A very attractive pistol by a well-known prolific maker.
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore