A FLINTLOCK 1801 PATTERN SEA SERVICE PISTOL

An 1801 Pattern Flintlock Sea Service Pistol.  12" barrel of .56" bore with small King’s proof marks with remains of front and rear bead sights. Barrel tang with crown inspection mark. Regulation flat lock with replacement flintcock, traces only of border lines and tower markings.  Regulation brass furniture. Iron belt hook with inspection mark. Brass tipped ramrod. Walnut full stock with makers mark to side of BJ and storekeepers mark of a crown over entwined GR to rear of lock. Normal handling marks but no splits or replacement wood, minor wood loss to left side fore end alongside barrel.

This pattern of pistol was extensively used at the Battle of Trafalgar. There are many ‘aged’ modern copies of this pattern. However, this pistol is original. Price reflects the period replacement cock although a flat throat hole cock of 1801 pattern is available from Messrs Blackley & Son or Peter Dyson.  

SOLD

Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing similar items