Lot 81
A HOLLIS FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
A Flintlock coat or pocket pistol marked R Hollis and London. A round barrel of 5" with flat top, platinum touch hole and breech band. Sliding safety on the steel action with attractive decoration to the borders. Almost fullstock with swivel ramrod, chequered grip and plain buttcap. 10.3/4" overall length.
Richard Hollis is recorded as a working Gunsmith in London. After 1850 the name was changed to Richard Hollis & Son, until 1886.
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