4th Dec, 2019 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 376
 

376

‡A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SHORT CAVALRY PISTOL BY MORTIMER

‡A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SHORT CAVALRY PISTOL BY MORTIMER, DATED 1802 of regulation type, with signed dated barrel engraved with the East India Company 'bale' mark, struck with London view and proof marks and the inspector's mark of William Brooks, signed dated lock with Inspector's mark of Richard Duce (cock replaced), regulation stock (small cracks behind the lock) with marks, and brass mounts (later ramrod) 23.4 cm; 9 1/4 in barrel

Sold for £450


 

‡A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SHORT CAVALRY PISTOL BY MORTIMER, DATED 1802 of regulation type, with signed dated barrel engraved with the East India Company 'bale' mark, struck with London view and proof marks and the inspector's mark of William Brooks, signed dated lock with Inspector's mark of Richard Duce (cock replaced), regulation stock (small cracks behind the lock) with marks, and brass mounts (later ramrod) 23.4 cm; 9 1/4 in barrel