Lot Essay
The crowned '2' below the pan indicates that the lock was inspected by a lock viewer of the East India Company
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A .56 Flintlock Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol
Early 19th Century
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, flat border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, and struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, varnished walnut full stock (butt chipped and cracked) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, early elaborate storekeeper's mark dated '1800', and Ordnance obsolete/sale marks, regulation brass mounts, iron belt hook, and original brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, locksmith's mark R
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Early 19th Century
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, flat border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned, and struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, varnished walnut full stock (butt chipped and cracked) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, early elaborate storekeeper's mark dated '1800', and Ordnance obsolete/sale marks, regulation brass mounts, iron belt hook, and original brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, locksmith's mark R
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.