British Flintlock Officer's Pistol by John Richards

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About .58 cal (probably 25 bore) flaring to .83 cal at muzzle, 9 3/4'' cannon barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The barrel shows an old cleaning toning to a mix of deep gray and plum-brown patina with remnants of light to perhaps moderate old pitting. The ''I. RICHARDS. STRAND. LONDON'' address atop the breech is rather softened but legible and the left retains fine period London proof marks. The lockplate retains smoky remnants of case-hardening, the small parts with some more moderate old oxidation and plum-brown patina. The lockplate shows maker's name in fine script and features beveled edges with step at rear, sliding safety and bridled frizzen. The pistol is equipped with a martial swiveling ramrod assembly and the brass fittings are a mild ocher patina consisting of ramrod thimble, tailpipe, triggerguard and simple lock screw escutcheons. The walnut stock with flat-sided grip remains in about very fine condition retaining nice edges throughout and showing a few drying cracks in the grain along the forend and below the lockplate. There is a flexing flake and some thin cracks forming behind the upper tang as well but the stock otherwise maintains a nice honest appearance overall. The lock is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. A very good original flint pistol from this quality London maker. (13A11896-173) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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British Flintlock Officer's Pistol by John Richards
British Flintlock Officer's Pistol by John Richards
Lot number: 325
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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