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LOT 1035

Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

ITALIAN DOUBLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION PISTOL
19TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 in. (445 grams, 26 cm).

Double-barrelled, single action 9mm calibre smooth bored pistol with 13cm twin 'over-and-under' barrels fitted with twin hammers and triggers with guard, with floriate engraving; fitted with fluted wood stock and iron butt plate; action working.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2016, lot 15.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by copies of the Czerny's paperwork.

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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