A Very Crisp Percussion Target Pistol by C. P. Swinburn. With browned sighted octagonal barrel, with foliate engraved breech plug, with platinum plug, profusely engraved case-colour hardened tang, signed border engraved back-action lock, decorated with scrolling foliage throughout, cock decorated en suite, half-stocked in walnut cut with deep chequering at the grip, with horn fore-end cap, engraved butt cap and trigger guard retaining most original finish: in an associated lined and fitted case with all accessories including bullet mould, powder flask etc. An impressive set.
Swinburn & Son, C. B. [1846-1862]
Under Royal Government Contract made percussion carbines. Shop in Birmingham.
A. Merwyn Carey (1954) English, Irish and Scottish Firearms Makers, Acro Publishing Company, New York.
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