Lot Essay
The locksmith's mark is probably that of James Farmer and Samuel Galton who worked in partnership supplying barrels and locks to the Board of Ordnance between 1757/8 and 1774
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THE LOCK SIGNED GALTON, DATED 1760
Details
A Rare .56 Flintlock Pattern 1756 Land Service Pistol
The lock signed Galton, dated 1760
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, signed and dated rounded border engraved lock marked 'GR' crowned (cock associated), moulded walnut full stock (cracked, small repair to butt) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, storekeeper's mark, and with the number '8' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts, and later brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, barrelsmith's mark of William Grice, locksmith's mark FG
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
The lock signed Galton, dated 1760
With 12in. (30.5cm.) barrel, signed and dated rounded border engraved lock marked 'GR' crowned (cock associated), moulded walnut full stock (cracked, small repair to butt) stamped with Ordnance inspection marks, storekeeper's mark, and with the number '8' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts, and later brass-tipped ramrod, King's proof marks, barrelsmith's mark of William Grice, locksmith's mark FG
19¼in. (48.8cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.