May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
For a similar example see page 164 of "British Military Pistols" by Robert Brooker. These were supplied from merchants and not from ordnance, thus they are often called the 1813 Indian Contract pistols. Barrel measures 9" in length and is marked with a crown over "GR" and broad arrow as well as a Tower crossed scepters acceptance stamp. The tang is stamped with a crown over "39". The lock has an unbridled pan, plate marked "HOLLIS" with a crown broad arrow acceptance mark. Lock has a period replaced reinforced cock. Mountings are brass with a nice as found medium brown patina. The stock has two crown over "5" stamps beside the brass trigger guard. There is an "IF" stamped behind the lockplate. There is a "GR/ 1800" store keeper's stamp on the wrist behind the lock carving. There are two "X" assembler's marks in the ramrod channel. Pistol retains a period steel ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a dark as found smooth appearance with no pitting. Brass mounts retain an as found medium brown patina. Stock is in very good condition with minor dings and a darker brown appearance. A well executed pistol in original flintlock configuration. DRG
Caliber/Bore
.65 Smoothbore