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LOT 1425

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL
18TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 in. (280 grams, 16 cm).

With 40mm (1½") turn-off barrel, box-lock with sliding safety marked 'CLARK' left and 'LONDON' right; fitted with plain wood butt and octagonal escutcheon; action working.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK market.
From the collection of a Kent collector.
Acquired on the UK art market.

FOOTNOTES:
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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