Lot Essay
This pistol is from an order for 500 pairs delivered by Henry Nock, the order being completed by late summer 1795, though the majority were delivered in 1794
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CIRCA 1794/5
Details
A Very Rare .66 Flintlock Pattern 1794 Heavy Dragoon Pistol
Circa 1794/5
With 10in. (25.4cm.) barrel, rounded border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, walnut full stock (small repair to butt) stamped with the letters 'WS' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved 'H/39', and original brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, locksmith's marks of Benjamin Willetts and Durs Egg
16¼in. (41.2cm.)
Circa 1794/5
With 10in. (25.4cm.) barrel, rounded border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, walnut full stock (small repair to butt) stamped with the letters 'WS' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard engraved 'H/39', and original brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, locksmith's marks of Benjamin Willetts and Durs Egg
16¼in. (41.2cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.