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Joseph Westwood Percussion Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Joseph Westwood Percussion Pistol
NVSN Made in Birmingham England, approx 64 cal. Single shot pistol features metal in the white, full length wood stock with checkered round pommel pistol grip, approx 9" octagon barrel, wood ramrod under barrel, steel blade front sight in dovetail, two small humps on breech plug form a rear sight. Bore shows light coating of rust, visible rifling. Metal surfaces are good with slightly rounded edges to barrel flats, light scattered patina and some tiny pits throughout. Deeper pits visible near muzzle at or under wood line. Tang screw shows damaged slot. Lock is engraved with simple floral scrolls, marked "Westwood". Two lines of silver wire inlay across breech plug area. Small silver color shield at rear of tang has a deep impact dent. Wood is good condition, dark, showing many small dents and scratches, appears serviceable, some erosion from raised area surrounding lock plate and from left side of forend. Wood to metal fit is very good overall. Condition is NRA Good++ *** Antique Firearm ***