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British Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol by Tower

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British Land Pattern Flintlock Pistol by Tower
.68 cal, 9'' round barrel with an oxidized bore. This pistol appears to be closest to the New Land Pattern though the swiveling ramrod assembly has either been removed or fell off long ago. The pistol is carbine bore and the metal surfaces show an old cleaning to pewter gunmetal patina with scattered remnants of light pitting. The markings otherwise remain intact and quite strong throughout with military proofs at breech and lockplate with ''TOWER'' at rear, ''(Crown) / GR'' Royal Cypher in center and small ''(Crown) / (Broad Arrow)'' forward. The proper brass hardware has mostly toned to a mild goldenrod and pale ocher patina showing just some scattered light handling marks. The smooth walnut stock remains in very good condition showing a pair of 1 1/4'' cracks behind the ramrod channel, some more minor cracks behind upper tang and scattered light dings. The stock otherwise retains good markings with ''(Crown) / (Broad Arrow) / 1805'' above the lock and a few softer markings on the left flat. A now non-captive ramrod showing British proof mark is present and the lock with sliding safety seems to function well mechanically. (13A11543-1) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)