Lot Essay
The lock is stamped with a crowned '2' below the pan indicating that it was inspected by a lock viewer of the East India Company
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A .56 Flintlock Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol
Early 19th Century
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, flat border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, walnut full stock stamped with Ordnance inspection marks and storekeeper's mark (fore-end cracked, butt repaired), regulation brass mounts, iron belt hook, and brass-tipped ramrod, Tower private proof marks over-struck with King's proof marks, barrelsmith's mark of John Whately
19¼in. (48.9cm.)
Early 19th Century
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, flat border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, walnut full stock stamped with Ordnance inspection marks and storekeeper's mark (fore-end cracked, butt repaired), regulation brass mounts, iron belt hook, and brass-tipped ramrod, Tower private proof marks over-struck with King's proof marks, barrelsmith's mark of John Whately
19¼in. (48.9cm.)
Special notice
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