A Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol ex. Tower

A Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol ex Tower of London
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ID: 5742
A Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol. With plain tapering barrel stand with numerous ordnance marks at the breech, plain tang struck with a crowned inspection mark, border engraved flat lock with ‘GR’ crowned and ‘TOWER’ across the tail, struck with ordnance mark underneath the pan, border engraved ring-neck cock, full-stocked in walnut with apron around the barrel tang and stamped with inspection marks, regulation brass mounts including butt cap, trigger guard and ramrod pipes.
 
 

Notes:
This pistol was originally bought in 1972 Sothebys Auction of Tower of London items, it was bought with 2 others for £150. All items were covered in ‘goose-wax/fat’ and required careful cleaning. This lot was described as showing evidence of the Tower of London Fire in October 1841.

The previous owner bought the pistol from Guns Review (March 1980) from a dealer called G. R. Howe - Bournemouth. 

 
 
Dimensions:
Bore: 25 Bore
Barrel Length: 12 Inches (30.48 cm)
Overall Length: 19 Inches (48.26 cm)

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