Lot 787
A 20 bore flintlock holster pistol by D. Moore, London c 1775, 13½” overall, barrel 8” with worn London proofs and traces of teardrop panel engraved “London”, the signed rounded lock and swan neck cock having dog tooth borders, the walnut fullstock with shell covering around barrel tang and brass mounts including trigger guard with acanthus finial, long spurred butt cap with grotesque mask finial, escutcheon with shell and mask, and voided sideplate with trophy of arms. GWO & basically GC (barrel pitted and worn, much of the fore end badly replaced). Plate 13
