Lot Essay
George Vernon of Birmingham worked for the Board of Ordnance in 1757-58 as a supplier of locks
THE LOCK SIGNED VERNON, DATED 1760
Details
A .66 FLINTLOCK PATTERN 1759 LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL
The lock signed Vernon, dated 1760
With 9in. (22.7cm.) barrel stamped 'QLD' (perhaps for the 2nd Queen's Light Dragoons), signed and dated rounded border engraved lock marked 'GR' crowned (mainspring missing), walnut full stock (worming and defects), regulation brass mounts including trigger-guard inscribed 'G56' on the bow, and later brass-tipped ramrod (iron parts pitted)
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
The lock signed Vernon, dated 1760
With 9in. (22.7cm.) barrel stamped 'QLD' (perhaps for the 2
15¼in. (38.7cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis