(A) LARGE FORMAT ENGLISH FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS MARKED FOR THE PRESTON HOUSE OF CORRECTION

Wonderful screw barrel flint lock boxlock pistols with checkered one piece walnut stocks and slide safeties. London proofed on underside and period marked on left side "PRESTON HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS". This English prison was one of the earliest of all houses on incarceration and was notorious for its strict enforcement of rules and poor treatment of prisoners. Broad reinforced trigger guards with light engraved embellishments. Right side of pistols have traditional engraved stand of arms motif. CONDITION: Very good with metal having toned to dove grey. Bore are very good with darkness in grooves. Stocks remain full sized. Mechanically fine.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

(BOTH) 5 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

(BOTH) .56 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

(BOTH) England

Model

(BOTH) Muff Pistols