Lot Essay
See footnote to lot 178
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A Rare .56 Flintlock Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol
Early 19th Century
Similar to the nine preceding lots, with New Land Pattern pistol lock without border engraving marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned, the stock stamped with two storekeeper's marks, the pommel punched 'QD 4' (trigger-guard tang repaired, belt hook replaced), small King's proof marks, locksmith's marks of David Blair and IR
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Early 19th Century
Similar to the nine preceding lots, with New Land Pattern pistol lock without border engraving marked 'Tower' and 'GR' crowned, the stock stamped with two storekeeper's marks, the pommel punched 'QD 4' (trigger-guard tang repaired, belt hook replaced), small King's proof marks, locksmith's marks of David Blair and IR
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.