SIGNED H.W. MORTIMER, LONDON DUELING PISTOLS, PAIR, octagonal barrel, smoothbore, .58 caliber, browned, flintlock, with safety catch, foresight, signed "H.W. Mortimer" to lockplate, and to barrel "H.W. MORTIMER / GUNMAKER TO HIS MAJESTY", finely checkered grip, carved twist and pinwheel pommel, gilt pan and touch hole, and gilt band adjacent to barrel tang, decorative screw heads, engraved decoration to trigger guard and barrel tang including stand of arms; one ramrod with antler flare tip, the other with corkscrew patch worm and antler flare tip. First quarter 19th century. 16" LOA, 10" L barrel.
One example excellent overall, lock in working condition, some minor wear to stock and grip, particularly to reverse; the second pistol with similar wear, but lacking hammer, and trigger/lock frozen. Ramrods period, but possibly replaced.

Provenance: Property descended in the family of Dr. William Miller Duncan, Staunton, VA.

One example excellent overall, lock in working condition, some minor wear to stock and grip, particularly to reverse; the second pistol with similar wear, but lacking hammer, and trigger/lock frozen. Ramrods period, but possibly replaced.