Pair of English Rigby Flintlock Pistols

Description:

Pair of English Rigby Flintlock Pistols, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut stocks with "J.T" stamped on the left side of the stock, brass fittings, locks with reinforced cocks marked "RIGBY" below the pans, .60 bore smooth barrels marked on the top "DUBLIN WA 1238," barrel lg. 5 3/4, overall lg. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Some dings and nicks in the stock and some loss on the right front forend of one of the pistols, steel parts have a shellac finish, and both locks function properly.


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