Bidspirit auction | Cased Percussion Pocket Pistol with

Cased Percussion Pocket Pistol with Plug Bayonet by Sykes in Oxford, - Round turn off barrel with smooth mirror like bore of 13 mm cal., Birmingham proof marks, ,box lock engraved with foliage and ,signed ”OXFORD/SYKES”, concealed trigger, sprung cover to retain caps, finely chequered walnut grip with silver lion’s head buttcap and vacant escutcheon. United Kingdom, 19th century, length 15.5 cm. The pistol comes in a well-fitting custom wooden case with green velvet lining and has a small brass plaque in the center of the lid, which is blank. Inside has many compartments for various accessories, like a paper box for percussion caps, bayonet, bullet mold with a barrel key and powder measure. Dimensions 28 x 6 x 10 cm. Condition 2+