(A) ALDEN & SMITH PERCUSSION GREATCOAT PISTOL

Alden & Smith of London circa 1826 through 1840. Extremely large bore, .69 caliber, greatcoat pistol with highly defined Damascus pattern octagon barrel with swivel mounted steel loading rod. Top barrel flat marked "ALDEN & SMITH" engraved lock has stand of arms and broad scrolls and is marked with Alden & Smith monogram at center of lock. Floral engraved percussion hammer with fish pattern striker. Finely checkered Varnished walnut bag pattern stock with single barrel wedge with silver escutcheon plates. Silver name plate at grip has engraved a stand of wheat. CONDITION: Extremely fine with elegant Damarcus barrel pattern. Bright bore. crisp operating lock and elegant stock with some very light handling impressions.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

Caliber/Bore

.69 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Alden & Smith

Model

Percussion Pistol

Serial Number