Lot Essay
This pistol was evidently locally rebuilt for a Scottish owner, probably at the beginning of the 19th Century.
EARLY 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN UNUSUAL FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL MADE ENTIRELY OF STEEL
Early 18th/early 19th Century
Adapted from an English turn-off pistol, with cannon barrel, moulded breech signed 'John Williams' below the pan and struck with maker's mark 'I.W' crowned, later plain butt with 'ram's horn' pommel, pierced cock, pricker, button trigger and belt hook, London proof marks.
8¾in (22.3cm)
Early 18
Adapted from an English turn-off pistol, with cannon barrel, moulded breech signed 'John Williams' below the pan and struck with maker's mark 'I.W' crowned, later plain butt with 'ram's horn' pommel, pierced cock, pricker, button trigger and belt hook, London proof marks.
8¾
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