A RARE GEORGE II LIGHT DRAGOON (BLUES) FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL with 10in. barrel engraved 'Royl. Horse Guards', dated border engraved flat bevelled lock with 'Tower' on the tail and 'GR' crowned, moulded figured walnut full stock carved behind the barrel tang, full regulation brass mounts including solid side-plate, escutcheon engraved ' ', spurred pommel with grotesque mask, and brass-tipped ramrod (engraving partially refreshed), Ordnance view and proof marks, dated 1761

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A RARE GEORGE II LIGHT DRAGOON (BLUES) FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL with 10in. barrel engraved 'Royl. Horse Guards', dated border engraved flat bevelled lock with 'Tower' on the tail and 'GR' crowned, moulded figured walnut full stock carved behind the barrel tang, full regulation brass mounts including solid side-plate, escutcheon engraved ' ', spurred pommel with grotesque mask, and brass-tipped ramrod (engraving partially refreshed), Ordnance view and proof marks, dated 1761
16¼in.

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Ibid., p. 33, fig. 28

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