An Antique British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol
An antique British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol, circa. 1777-1780, dated 1805 on the stock. 12", .56 cal. round iron pinned barrel marked with (2) Tower Proofs on the left side of the breech and a small "BROAD ARROW" (Government ownership mark), and what appears to be a small "CROWN" over "9" stamped on the end of the tang. All steel parts have been cleaned in the past leaving salt & pepper rust pitting. Brass regulation furniture. The pistol retains the original iron belt hook with a "CROWN" inspection stamp. Lock is marked; "TOWER" a "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III) and a "CROWN" over "BROAD ARROW" (Government Ownership mark). Correct brass tipped wood ram rod (interior end broken off). Stock is marked just behind the rear of the side plate with a small "CROWN" over "G" and "T H" above the rear of the side-plate. The "STORES KEEPER" mark and the date "1805" is stamped just above the rear of the lock. Two additional arsenal inspector marks of