Lot Essay
The signature on the lock is that of Charles Pickfatt, free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1719, contractor to Ordnance, 1727-1756, and to the Hudson's Bay Company, 1737-1756
CIRCA 1720-30
Details
A 20-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
Circa 1720-30
With two-stage barrel engraved at the breech with a coronet and 'Hartford', rounded lock signed 'Pickfatt', moulded walnut full stock, brass mounts including spurred pommel with grotesque mask cap, and brass-capped ramrod (worn and incomplete), London proof marks
21in. (53.3cm.)
Circa 1720-30
With two-stage barrel engraved at the breech with a coronet and 'Hartford', rounded lock signed 'Pickfatt', moulded walnut full stock, brass mounts including spurred pommel with grotesque mask cap, and brass-capped ramrod (worn and incomplete), London proof marks
21in. (53.3cm.)
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