A pair of flintlock pistols, James Barber (Barbar) in London, circa 1760. Round barrels with smooth bores in 15 mm calibre. Short barrel ribs with signature "BARBAR" at the breech, London proofmarks on the sides. Lightly cambered lock plates with repeated signature. Cocks with sliding safeties. Walnut full stocks, the recesses for the side plates are filled with lead. Engraved silver furniture, the ramrod thimbles made from silver-plated brass. Silver escutcheons with engraved coat of arms, the pommel caps bear mascarons. One pistol with minor replacements to t,

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