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Lot 3308:1760 Dated British Pattern 1756 Flintlock Pistol by Edge

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3308:1760 Dated British Pattern 1756 Flintlock Pistol by Edge

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,500 - $7,000

French and Indian War/Revolutionary War Era 1760 Dated British Pattern 1756 Land Service Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol by Edge

The lock is marked "EDGE/1760" at the tail and has the Georgian cipher at the center. Very faint traces a regimental marking on top of the barrel. "T5/2" marked on the wrist escutcheon. Stock has raised carved teardrops around the lock and sideplate, and a beavertail apron at the barrel tang. "JB" marked in the ramrod channel. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the lower left of the grip area above the pommel cap. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionGood with scattered mild pitting on the barrel, opened up touch hole, and defined markings on the lock with some light pitting. Brass fittings retain an attractive aged golden patina. Stock is also good as revarnished with numerous scattered scratches and dents, a chip at the lower front of the lock, and cracks visible at the right of the forend, on the underbelly, and above the sideplate. Mechanically fine. A desirable flintlock dragoon pistol that would make a fine addition to any early British martial collection!

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelFlintlock Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge62

Barrel12 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page169