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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BRITISH SEA SERVICE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BRITISH SEA SERVICE
FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. 28 Bore (approx. 55 cal.). NSN. This is among the more elegant patterns of Revolutionary War era military pistols. Long & sleek at 19" overall w/ 12" bbl. having British military proofs on left side of breech. Lock marked w/ crown & "GR" cypher w/ broad arrow proof forward of cock plus "TOWER" rear of cock. Sm. proofs also appear on stock, rear of bbl. tang & base of 8" belt hook. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Appears original & complete. Metal is overall gray patina w/ pitting. Stock is sound & solid, as are brass mts. w/ light mustard patina. Mechanically functional w/ clear smooth bore having pitting. (01-17098/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.