(A) VERY INTERESTING PERCUSSION POLE GUN

This is a very interesting combination pole gun designed to function as a bayonet with a percussion pistol attached to and articulated by the bayonet. Damascus barrel, boxlock action, and socket, with traces of fine goldwork throughout, in the shape of geometrics and florals. Bayonet of triangular form with with fullers, faceted at the crux and decorated with slashes, before feeding into a square slot and retained by a thumbscrew through long strap. When thrust into an enemy, the strap articulates the sear for the percussion cap, firing a ball into the target as well, for the indecisive amongst us. CONDITION: Cleaned in the European fashion with Damascus twist still visible at barrel and socket, metal largely gunmetal grey mixed with a soft chocolate patina. Gilt lifting through with strong traces still visible. Screws molested. Mechanically fine, bore very good with some typical minor oxidation.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

4 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.52 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Continental

Model

Pole Gun