Bidspirit auction | English Pair of Drop Trigger

English Pair of Drop Trigger Flintlock Pistols, 1804-1820 - English Pair of Boxlock flintlock Drop Trigger pistols, by 'Dust' circa 1804-1820 in excellent form with London marks to the firing mechanism in brass. Size 6 1/4” L London was renowned for its gun making tradition during the 19th century, and pistols produced in the city were often of exceptional quality. London drop trigger boxlock pistols were crafted by skilled gunsmiths using high-quality materials such as fine woods for the grips and finely polished steel for the barrels and action. Condition: good state of preservation