April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Lot consists of (A) Flintlock tap action by J&W Richards. Double barrel configuration with brass tip ramrod mounted in dual ferrules underneath. Light engraving of rays at barrel ends. Barrel flats with deeply struck poincons of London proofmarks. Action with light geometric border engraving, left side with "J & W / Richards", right side with "LONDON" in stand of arms. Sliding tang safety. Slabside bag walnut grip. Silver shield at wrist with "HR" engraved. CONDITION: Very good, with metal an even chocolate patina throughout, some flashes on dove grey throughout, mostly on receiver. Frizzen with strike marks on face. Good wood to metal fit, with some handling and storage marks to grip. Action works appropriately, including tang safety, bores are good with a minimum of oxidation. (B) London Muff pistol in an unusual 5 - 1/2" barrel length, octagonal barrel, bead front sight with notch rear, signed "LONDON" in gothic script across top flat. Folding trigger. Round body engraved with florals, left side reads "Extra Qty". Dolphin form hammer. Ivory bag grip. Housed in a contemporary relined case with burgundy coloring. CONDITION: Very good. Metal a pleasing patina throughout with some flashes of dove grey and scattered oxidation, primarily on left side. Cock with some abrasion from use, nipple damaged. Ivory with two chips near lower tang, and numerous age related cracks that do not detract. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good. A nice lot of English pistols. EW
Barrel Length
(A) 4" (B) 5 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .42 Smoothbore (B) .31 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
(A) J&W Richards (B) London
Model
(A) Tap Action (B) Percussion Muff