Lot Essay
This appears to be a commercial copy of the contemporary New Land Pattern pistol
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BY BRANDER & POTTS, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
Details
A .75 (Musket Bore) Flintlock Pistol Of New Land Pattern Type
By Brander & Potts, London, circa 1820
With 8¾in. (22.2cm.) barrel (minor pitting), signed flat bevelled lock stamped 'B&P' beneath the pan, walnut three-quarter stock stamped with a crowned 'P' behind the lock and the letters 'B&P' beneath the tail of the belt hook, brass mounts, iron belt hook, and stirrup ramrod, in fine condition, London proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
By Brander & Potts, London, circa 1820
With 8¾in. (22.2cm.) barrel (minor pitting), signed flat bevelled lock stamped 'B&P' beneath the pan, walnut three-quarter stock stamped with a crowned 'P' behind the lock and the letters 'B&P' beneath the tail of the belt hook, brass mounts, iron belt hook, and stirrup ramrod, in fine condition, London proof marks
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
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