Lot of Three English Turn-Off Pistols
1.) About .47 caliber. 1.75" barrel length. SN: NSN. Brown patinated finish overall with smooth walnut bag-shaped grips and light border engraved embellishments to the frame. Single-shot boxlock percussion turn-off handgun with German silver diamond shaped escutcheon to the butt. Wheat scroll engraving adorns the flanks of the frame with the left frame enclosing the maker mark JOHNSON/& COLLINS. Item shows Birmingham proof marks on the underside of the barrel and forward frame.
2.) .38 caliber. 1.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Traces of black enamel finish over the brass frame and iron components with the frame featuring light scroll engraving and bag-shaped walnut grips. Single-shot boxlock percussion pistol with turn-off pattern barrel. Scroll engraving on the frame with the left marked RICH &/HOLLIS. Birmingham proof markings along with the initials R.H. have been struck into the underside of the frame.
3.) .41 caliber. 1.875" barrel length. SN: NSN. Buffed bright metal finish overall with bag-shaped walnut grips and light border scroll to the frame. Single shot boxlock flintlock pistol with turn-off barrel. Left frame shows maker marking J-G/JONES with the underside of the triggerguard showing a floral engraved flourish. Underside of the frame struck with {Crown/P} and {Crown/V} London proof markings. Jaws of cock with leather wrapped flint.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.