Description
High quality Flobert System examples are always hard to find
Other correct WW2 features include cotton herringbone twill (HBT) cloth suspension
The oldest Pattern was "Rose" top and the most recent the "Comb" top
The brass lid has a strong hinge and a brass knob on the side for transit locking of dial
Before her death
Original British Brass Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol by Parkes- Circa 1770 British Ordnance High quality Flobert System examplesOriginal Item: Only One Available. John Parkes, a fine 18th century Gunmaker, worked from his Shop in London between 1760 and 1780. He was noted for his brass barreled pistols and most especially for his exceptional silverwork. This is perhaps the best condition example of his work to survive, not only being of an extremely rare form of pistol but displaying the fabulous talent of the silversmith's art on the masked buttcap and astounding silver wire