THE LOCK SIGNED JORDAN, DATED 1761

Details

A .66 Flintlock Pattern 1759 Light Dragoon Pistol
The lock signed Jordan, dated 1761
With 9in. (22.7cm.) barrel engraved 'Sussex=Light=Drags.', signed and dated rounded border engraved lock marked 'GR' crowned, varnished walnut full stock (minor defects, fore-end repaired) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, and with the letters 'IR' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved 'D/12', and associated brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks (worn), barrel-forger's mark of Joseph Oughton
15¼in. (38.7cm.)

Special notice

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

Lot Essay

The Sussex Light Dragoons were raised in September 1779 "for home defence only", redesignated the 22nd Light Dragoons in December 1779, and disbanded in 1783. The inscription on the barrel indicates that this pistol was reissued from existing stores between September and December 1779

Christie's gratefully acknowledges Dr. De Witt Bailey's kind assistance on the military firearms in this catalogue

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