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**QUALITY MAKER**Late 18th Century, English, Knubley London (Gunmaker to the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Clarence and Prince Edward) .600 Calibre, Double Rifled Barrels Flintlock Gentleman’s Traveling Pistol Period Nipple & Drum Converted To Percussion - 21824 In the late 18th century, Charing Cross in London was a hub of gunsmithing activity. This included John Prosser, Thomas Gill, and John Knubley. In 1790 Knubley was awarded the title of Gunmaker to the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Clarence and Prince Edward. Knubley moved his business to 7 Charing Cross in 1792. Knubley passed away in February 1795, but his wife continued the business along with Samuel Brunn until 1779 who operated as Knubley, Brunn & Co, Charing Cross, London. Brunn passed the business along to John Mallet who continued to operate at Charing Cross until 1803. This is a quality made, original, percussion double barrel Gentleman’s traveling pistol by the prestigious gunmaker Knubley of London, period nipple & drum converted to percussion. Its side by side brown wash steel barrels are 8” in length and are .600 calibre. It measures 15” overall length. The smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age and use. It has a broad top rib crisply signed ‘Knubley London’ and has a German silver fore sights. It is complete with ebonised wood ram rod with brass end cap. The pistol’s full walnut stock has chequered back panel to assist grip. The action has double triggers, safety bolts and heavy Dolphin hammers. The pistol has heavy brass fittings. Both action plates are crisply signed 'Knubley'. The pistol cocks and dry fires correctly. The price for this flintlock converted to percussion by a quality gunmaker includes UK delivery. NB as an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21824
£2,400.00
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