Pair of Boxlock pistols by SPENCER of London

Will M · 26th June 2020, 03:57 PM

Many of these boxed pistols have had replacements over their lifetime.
The labels of makers can be found online and reproduced and aged.
I'm not sure why the Royal Arms is on the lid. Hopefully the price reflects any restorations here. Fernando has a good eye for these.

corrado26 · 26th June 2020, 04:36 PM

I forgot to mention that the barrels are not to be unscrewed. Originally they could be unscrewed but are now fixed and need a ramrod to be loaded. This ramrod is part of the bullet mould as is the corkscrew to pull out bullets in case this should be necessary. The small oil flask made of tin with a brass stopper is absolutely original but was dirty so I cleaned it.

26th June 2020, 03:57 PM	#1
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 394	Many of these boxed pistols have had replacements over their lifetime. The labels of makers can be found online and reproduced and aged. I'm not sure why the Royal Arms is on the lid. Hopefully the price reflects any restorations here. Fernando has a good eye for these.

26th June 2020, 04:36 PM	#2
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	I forgot to mention that the barrels are not to be unscrewed. Originally they could be unscrewed but are now fixed and need a ramrod to be loaded. This ramrod is part of the bullet mould as is the corkscrew to pull out bullets in case this should be necessary. The small oil flask made of tin with a brass stopper is absolutely original but was dirty so I cleaned it.