EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details

A .56 Flintlock Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol
Early 19th Century
Similar to the nine preceding lots, the lock struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, the stock stamped with the letters 'TP' beneath a star behind the side-plate, the pommel engraved '5th Gun' and with the number '2', over-struck King's proof marks and Tower private proof marks, locksmith's mark SR
19¼in. (48.8cm.)

Special notice

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

Lot Essay

The locksmith's mark is probably that of Samuel Rock

For the crowned number '2' on the lock-plate see footnote to lot 174

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