Dublin Castle Light Dragoon Pistol

Description:

Dublin Castle Light Dragoon Pistol, c. late 18th/early 19th century, walnut stock with brass fittings, percussion converted lock marked DUBLIN CASTLE with a crown over GR, top of the barrel marked 21st LDs for the 21st Light Dragoons, marked with the troop and issue number of E8 on triggerguard, converted to a sea service pistol with the addition of belt hook and ramrod retaining swivel, lg. 16 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Some dings in stock and patina on metal parts appropriate to its age.


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