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Lot 305:British Land Pattern Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 305:British Land Pattern Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

British Land Pattern Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol

The smoothbore barrel has ordnance proofs. The lock has "TOWER" at the tail, the Georgian cipher at the center, a rounded iron pan, and several smaller marks, including "DE" and "WR" inside. The stock has a "1786" dated storekeeper's mark to the right of the wrist escutcheon and "VI" on the tail of the left flat.

ConditionGood with mottled gray patina on the barrel, dark brown patina on the lock, mild oxidation and pitting, aged patina on the brass, and general mild marks and scratches. The refinished stock is fair and has repairs in the forend, some slight gaps around the lock, a few faint hairline cracks, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerBritish

ModelFlintlock Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge69

Barrel12 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page223