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LONG SEA SERVICE TOWER FLINTLOCK PISTOL
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LONG SEA SERVICE TOWER FLINTLOCK PISTOL CIRCA 1777 #10133

 A rare British Military Long Sea Service Tower Flintlock Pistol. Circa 1777. The lock marked TOWER and engraved with a crown over GR and an ordinance mark. The plain 12 inch .56 bore tapering barrel stamped near the breech with two indistinct King's ordnance proof marks and an inspectors stamp "IC", a barrel inspectors crown is stamped on the tang. Rounded typical military brass skull-crusher butt-cap, matching brass trigger guard and fore end pipe, complete with a later brass tipped wooden ramrod. the brass side plate with a spring-steel naval belt hook stamped with a crown over the number 6. Marked in the stock underneath the barrel are indistinct Roman numerals. This type of very long flintlock pistol was carried by British naval officers throughout the various military actions fought during the 18-19th century, including the Napoleonic campaigns of the late 18th- early 19th century. Overall length 19 inches. Action in good working order. In good condition, showing some signs of use and wear.   #10133mloo

 

£2,300.00

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