(A) A DIMINUTIVE ENGLISH BOX LOCK FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY WILLIAM WESTLEY RICHARDS, BIRMINGHAM, 1788-1865.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2019

The patriarch of the famous firm of Westley Richards & Company. The tiny barrel is polished bright. Brass frame with stand of arms on right and W.W. Richards on left. Double neck cock with line engraving and original top jaw on screw. Frizzen is line engraved en suite. Push-on safety. Flattened walnut butt. CONDITION: Action works perfectly. Folding trigger pops out as it should. Brass with minor wear. Walnut butt with two tight cracks on right side. Bore is poor. A most interesting, almost miniature, British flintlock pocket pistol, by the scion of one of Britain's greatest gun making firms.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

1 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.32

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

W.W. Richards

Model

Flint Lock