Lot Essay
See De Witt Bailey, Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783, pp. 62-3, plate 90
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CIRCA 1781
Details
A Rare .65 (Carbine-Bore) Flintlock Pattern 1756/81 Land Service Pistol
Circa 1781
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, Pattern 1777 lock (top jaw and screw replaced), walnut full stock (chipped and bruised, old worn holes, mainly on the fore-stock), correct crowned inspectors' numerals, brass mounts of 'Heavy Dragoon' pattern, and original brass-mounted ramrod, the butt with storekeeper's mark dated '178?' (iron parts varnished and with some surface pitting), King's proof marks
19 1/8in. (48.4cm.)
Circa 1781
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, Pattern 1777 lock (top jaw and screw replaced), walnut full stock (chipped and bruised, old worn holes, mainly on the fore-stock), correct crowned inspectors' numerals, brass mounts of 'Heavy Dragoon' pattern, and original brass-mounted ramrod, the butt with storekeeper's mark dated '178?' (iron parts varnished and with some surface pitting), King's proof marks
19 1/8in. (48.4cm.)
Special notice
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