Lot Essay
Cf. another Pattern 1794 Heavy Dragoon pistol sold from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 9 November 2000, lot 173 (£3,525 including premium)
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CIRCA 1794/5
Details
A Very Rare .66 Flintlock Pattern 1794 Heavy Dragoon Pistol
Circa 1794/5
With 10 3/16in. (25.8cm.) barrel, rounded border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned (slight wear), walnut full stock (chipped, minor dents, small crack behind breech) stamped with the letter 'M' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including pommel engraved 'C 39', and associated brass-tipped ramrod, small King's proof marks, locksmith's mark of Durs Egg
16½in. (41.9cm.)
Circa 1794/5
With 10 3/16in. (25.8cm.) barrel, rounded border engraved lock marked 'Tower' with 'GR' crowned (slight wear), walnut full stock (chipped, minor dents, small crack behind breech) stamped with the letter 'M' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts including pommel engraved 'C 39', and associated brass-tipped ramrod, small King's proof marks, locksmith's mark of Durs Egg
16½in. (41.9cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.