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C1800 British Pritchard London .650 Carbine Calibre Coaching / Naval Pistol With Brass 2 Stage Barrel, Brass Fittings & French Form Cock. Sn 20232 - 20232 This is an attractive, sturdy, original C1800 Coaching or Naval flintlock pistol. It is 13” overall length, with a nicely engraved brass lock plate. The plate has foliate decoration and the maker or retailer name ‘Pritchard’ ( a William Pritchard was a Birmingham based Gunsmith with premises at The Bull ring 1828-37, New Street 1837-44 Union Street 1845-47 135 New St and Worcester St 1847-1853. The Company became Pritchard & Son in 1853 and operated from 97 & 108 New Street until 1860 we cannot find a Pritchard working in London in the flintlock era. See page 312 of British Gunmakers Vol 2 by Brown). It has brass furniture including brass cudgel trigger guard with extended tang. The smooth bore of the 8” 2 stage brass barrel is clean. The barrel is signed ‘London’, has black powder proofs and foliate engraved decoration. The trigger guard with extended tang and pineapple finial has foliate engraved decoration. It has its wood ram rod with brass end cap & worm, brass stock flute mount and all original walnut full stock. The wood has just light bumps & bruises to be expected with age & use. The pistol grip has chequered panels and the top of the wrist is inlaid with void brass disc. The lock has a French form cock. The cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB. As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20232
£1,575.00
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