Bidspirit auction | British Over & Under Double

British Over & Under Double Barrel Percussion Pistol by Pulman, Dorchester - Very good and well restored antique English over and under double barrel percussion pistol made by Pullman, Dorchester UK. Circa 1840's. Barrel 6”, .56 caliber smooth-bore with decorative engraving on the top flat near the breech, a small ”CROWN” over ”GP” (Gun Maker's Proof) on the lower left barrel flat and a small ”CROWN” over ”V” (Viewed) on the lower right. Features double triggers. The all iron box-lock frame has very fine quality decorative engraving on both sides and maker signed on the top tang ”PULMAN / DORCHESTER” with sliding bar safeties. All iron parts exhibit areas of light surface rust pitting and have been professionally cleaned bright. The rounded wood bag-shaped grip-stock has fine micro-checkering with a vacant rectangular wrist escutcheon made of silver. The iron butt cap has a concealed percussion cap reservoir. Iron captive swivel ram rod. A fine example (as restored) in good mechanical working order.