December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2024
For another example of this Pattern also by Waters, see plate 15.PP on page 246 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The round barrel has private London proof and view marks as well as an "IW" cartouche for maker John Waters of Birmingham. The iron lock is flat and features a detached unbridled pan. The stock is brass with a kidney-shaped butt. Single brass tube ramrod ferrule. Replaced iron ramrod. Original elongated ball trigger. CONDITION: Barrel and lock retain a pitted brown patina. Barrel markings are visible. Lock does not hold on full cock. Iron belt hook a replacement. Brass stock retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. A scarce pistol.
Caliber/Bore
.58 Smoothbore