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 (cock replaced) marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned, and struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, varnished walnut full stock (minor defects) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, two storekeeper's marks, Ordnance obsolete/sale mark, and the letter 'T' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including pommel punched with the number '18' (pommel with second screw hole), and iron belt hook (replaced), small King's proof marks, locksmith's mark T
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Early 19th Century
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, flat border engraved lock (cock replaced) marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned, and struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, varnished walnut full stock (minor defects) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, two storekeeper's marks, Ordnance obsolete/sale mark, and the letter 'T' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including pommel punched with the number '18' (pommel with second screw hole), and iron belt hook (replaced), small King's proof marks, locksmith's mark T
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.