^Lot 5371 CASED PAIR OF WILLIAM HOLE OF BRISTOL, ENGLAND

PERCUSSION TRAVELING PISTOLS. Cal. 57. NSN. Per "English Gunmakers" by Bailey, William Hole was an active gunmaker in Bristol, England from 1811-1845.Both fluted 1.5", screw off barrels are fire blued. Brass boxlock action w/ cap guard, sliding hammer safety & folding fire blued trigger. Side of action have "stand-of-arms" engraving. Bottom of actions have "Crown RS" & gun proofs. Walnut bag type grips w/ checkering & German silver rectangular plates. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: compartmentalized Mahogany case with green cloth interior. Case lid has gold shield & banner on top. Case contains F. Joyce & Co along with successor cap tins, Dixon & Son ball & powder flask, single ball mold, ebony handle nipple wrench & key. Also with folder of consignor notes. CONDITION: barrels & triggers have over 80% fire blue with scattered marks. Brass has mustard patina with light marks. Wood have original varnish with numerous light dings & sm. gouges. Bores show little oxidation. Appears mechanically fine. (01-29212 (2) / MD). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.