Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2020 : Sale A1220 Lot 606
MOORE & WOODWARD, LONDON A .700 PERCUSSION MAN-STOPPER PISTOL, no visible serial number,

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MOORE & WOODWARD, LONDON
A .700 PERCUSSION 'MAN-STOPPER' PISTOL, no visible serial number,
circa 1855, with twist octagonal 6in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'MOORE & WOODWARD, ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON', squared breech, dovetailed fore and rear-sights, twin platinum lines and plug at breech, scroll engraved top-tang, border and scroll engraved curving back-action lock signed 'MOORE & WOODWARD', scroll engraved dolphin headed hammer, walnut full-stock with chequered grip, engraved domed iron butt-cap with central trapdoor, engraved trigger guard bow and captive iron ramrod, provision on the left hand side of pistol for a belt-hook (majority absent), strong amount of finish remaining

Other Notes: Moore & Woodward traded between 1843-1872 at which time they then became James Woodward & Sons.

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Estimate £500-700