Lot Essay
This pistol is an example of the earlier pattern Sea Service pistol with the older style lockplate and butt-plate and no sights. Formerly in the Royal Armouries Collection, H.M.Tower of London
Details
A regulation calibre .567in percussion Sea Service pistol
Dated '1844', with crowned 'VR' and 'Tower' markings, the barrel with full ordnance stamps, belt-hook and lanyard-ring, swivel ramrod, brass furniture, hammer-shroud damaged
6in. barrel, Military proof
Dated '1844', with crowned 'VR' and 'Tower' markings, the barrel with full ordnance stamps, belt-hook and lanyard-ring, swivel ramrod, brass furniture, hammer-shroud damaged
6in. barrel, Military proof