November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Limited quantities were made, possibly under Massachusetts state contract, or for militia regiments. Round smoothbore steel barrel marked "V/P". Flat lockplate stamped in center "T/FRENCH" and vertically on tail "CANTON", detached pan and swan neck cock. Plain English trade pistol style brass furniture, including a full sideplate stamped "T FRENCH/CANTON" and "MS". Plain walnut full length stock and wooden ramrod. Very good condition, all steel components retain a polished surface with scattered light spotting, barrel markings appear to have been added at a later time. Original flintlock configuration. Brass polished and stock refinished and excellent, with a few scattered marks.
Model
Secondary Martial Contract