May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
For another example see figure 58 on page 151 of "British Military Pistols" by Robert Brooker. The tapered round barrel has two British ordnance proofs on the left side towards the breech as well as a crown over a "9" over the barrel tang. A brass front sight has been added on the top near the muzzle. The flat lockplate has double lined borders and is stamped "TOWER" in an arch at the tail. In the center there is a large stamped crown over "GR" and below the pan there is a crown with a broad arrow. The reinforced cock also has double line borders. The pistol retains its original belt hook, stamped on the rear finial with a crown over "6". Standard brass Pattern 1801 furniture. The pommel cap is stamped with ship or markings or rack markings "6G/Q1D". The full length partially figured walnut stock is stamped on the back of the grip near the top with a crown over a broad arrow over the date "1805". It is also stamped with a large broad arrow and "BO" for British Ordnance on the relief beaver tail carving around the barrel tang. There are also a series of crown markings and numbers on the ramrod channel and two crown over "9" inspection stamps on the right side of the grip, just above the trigger guard. Complete with its original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: The iron components on this pistol are polished bright and the markings are very good to excellent. Lock is excellent and in original flintlock configuration. Brass furniture retains a mellowing mustard patina, showing some scattered marks from use. Stock shows some minor chipping around the pommel cap on the right side, some scattered marks from use, and some indentations near barrel tang. A very fine example of this Napoleonic Pattern.
Caliber/Bore
.58 Smoothbore
Model
Pattern 1801 Sea Service Flintlock Pistol