(A) BURNAND OVER UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH SNAP BAYONET

(A) BURNAND OVER UNDER PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH SNAP BAYONET A nice English double barreled coat pocket pistol featuring an approximately 2 - 3/4" spring loading bayonet. Birmingham proofed superposed octagon barrels with light engraving at the muzzle. Top flat is signed "BURNAND NEWCASTLE" for Richard Burnand who took over John Gardener's operation in 1837. A captured, swiveling ram rod is attached to the barrels. Boxlock action engraved with nice foliate scroll. Engraved dolphin headed hammers. The double triggers have a foliate scroll engraved steel guard. 1-piece finely checkered walnut bag shaped grip with a silver thumb plate. CONDITION: Very Good. Metal has faded to a pleasant dove gray. Engraving is crisp. Grip shows abrasions at the butt and some mild wear throughout. Crisp action. Bayonet spring is somewhat weak but still snaps the bayonet into position.Name Value Barrel Length 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore .36 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Burnand Model Over Under Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 2 - 3/4", Caliber/Bore, .36 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Burnand, Model, Over Under, Serial Number, NSN

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