An Antique American Revolutionary War Period British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol
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An Antique American Revolutionary War Period British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol

$4,000.00
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 An antique American Revolutionary War Period British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol, circa. 1777-1780. 12", .58 cal. round steel barrel marked with (2) Tower Proofs on the left side of the breech and a small "Crown" over "11" on the right side just forward of the frizzen.  All steel parts have been cleaned in the past leaving remnants of light salt & pepper rust pitting.  Brass regulation furniture includes a butt-cap with punch-dots forming the number "34" as well as being drilled with an additional hole (for what purpose ?).  The pistol retains the original iron belt hook.  Lock is marked; "TOWER" a "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III) and a "CROWN" over "2" (Government Ownership mark and the Inspector to the East India Company). Correct brass tipped wood ram rod. Stock is marked just behind the rear of the side plate with what appears to be the letter "R" and above the rear of the lock with the early Stores Keeper's mark and another depicting a "BROAD ARRO

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