^Lot 3398 WELL MADE DOUBLE BARREL BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOL

WITH SPRING LOADED BAYONET BY W. CASHMORE. Cal. 45. S# NSN. The 4" octagon barrel set appears to be milled from one block of steel and is engraved "W. Cashmore. Maker" (working 1847-1900) on integral top rib. Bottom rib is soldered on and holds bridled steel ramrod. Top of barrel is fitted with 4" folding triangular bayonet that is held in folded position by sliding catch on tang of boxlock action and locks into extended position with spring latch at muzzle. Boxlock action is fitted with two side mounted serpentine percussion hammers. Action and hammers are engraved with some well cut scroll. Steel trigger guard has scroll on bow. Walnut squared grip is near fully checkered and has steel grip cap with trap. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. A brass collection inventory tag No. "282" is attached to trigger guard. CONDITION: good. All metal parts show overall cleaning to silvery gray. Grip retains a good amount of original varnish where present. Checkering is moderately worn. Bores are shiny with some scratches. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: consignor states From Harolds Club Collection. (01-29885/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,600-2,200.