Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2022 : Sale A1122 Lot 463
A LARGER THAN USUAL 36-BORE TAP-ACTION FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED MAYES, NORWICH,

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A LARGER THAN USUAL 36-BORE TAP-ACTION FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED TRAVELLING PISTOL SIGNED MAYES, NORWICH,
circa 1825, with round 3 1/4in. turn-off barrels (frozen), arcaded engraved bands and false rifling for a key at muzzles (key absent), Birmingham proofs, borderline and trophy engraved squared action with tap-lever and 'MAYES' signature to the left side and 'NORWICH' signature to the right, central ring-necked cock with sliding safe also locking the pan, walnut slab-sided butt and guarded trigger

Provenance: Mayes was recorded as operating in Norwich between 1821-1850



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Estimate £600-800