EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details

A .56 Flintlock Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol
Early 19th Century
Similar to the last, the lock struck below the pan with the number '2' crowned, the stock (minor repairs to fore-end, some bruising, minor crack behind breech) stamped with storekeeper's mark, and with the letters 'AW' behind the side-plate (belt hook replaced), small King's proof marks, locksmith's mark BW
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 Benjamin Willetts

For the crowned number '2' see footnote to the preceding lot

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