Howdah Pistol, John Lacy, Gunmaker to East India Company, Circa 1830s

Full walnut stock in very good condition having finely checkered grip, horn forend. The 8-inch .70-caliber octagonal barrel is rifled; smooth pewter gray surface; barrel flat with maker's name and city; breech displays a shell engraving. Double gold bands inlayed within breech; tang displays fine scroll engraving and a fand aft of notched rear site. The lock plate with makers name is similarly engraved as is the trigger guard including finials and long tang. Buttcap with patchbox also engraved. Trigger is tight setting to full cock.

Measurement: Overall: 14"

$2,850

SKU: 728-86

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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