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CIRCA 1625
Details
AN ENGLISH SNAPHAUNCE MECHANISM FOR A HEAVY GUN
Circa 1625
Blackened throughout, made to be retained by three side-nails, with safety-catch in the tail, and domed circular fence to the pan
10½in. (26.7cm.)
Circa 1625
Blackened throughout, made to be retained by three side-nails, with safety-catch in the tail, and domed circular fence to the pan
10½in. (26.7cm.)
Literature
Richard Akehurst, The World of Guns, p.9 (illustrated)
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, p. 74, plate 10
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1540-1740, p. 74, plate 10
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.