British Military Flintlock Pistol

Description:

British Military Flintlock Pistol, c. early to mid-18th century, walnut stock, brass fittings with a grotesque mask on the butt, lock marked "CLARKSON," barrel has proof marks on the left side, engraved "U42" on the right side of the barrel, barrel lg. 14 1/8, overall lg. 22 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Stock has a few dings and nicks, the ramrod is a replacement, and the lock functions properly.


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