The Andrew Newall Collection of Weapons and The Vyvyan Myerson Collection of Cut-Steel and Cutlery

Online-Only Auction, 6 - 18 October 2021

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 5 277
Lot 43
  • An East Indian Company percussion pistol


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

An East Indian Company percussion pistol converted from a flintlock, the lock plate engraved with the Company mark of a rampant lion and crown over 2, dated 1816, lock defective, the barrel 23cm long; and an Ottoman brass and steel flintlock pistol, 18th/19th century, the pistol and the barrel decorated with zig-zag and line decoration, the 23cm steel barrel with engravings, an eagle's head engraved under spring, one flint holder lacking, lock defective, overall length 41cm (2)


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