Original British Flintlock Pocket Pistol with Turn-Off Barrel & Fold-out Trigger – circa 1815 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely little British “Box-Lock” style Pocket Flintlock pistol, measuring 5 ¾ inches in overall length and featuring a 1 ½ inch “turn off” .47″ bore barrel. Like most we see it is unfortunately now seized due to oxidation and fouling. There are no maker marks on the frame, with just W & S ‧ R stamped on the underside of the frame, a known marking that has not been identified. The underside of the brass frame is also marked with the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / BPC “proof” and CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V “viewed” markings from the city of Birmingham, England. The bottom of the barrel is also marked with the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V “viewed” mark. These markings began to be used in 1813, so we believe this pistol was made in approximately 1815.

The pistol follows the classic style, and has some lovely engraving on both sides of the box lock, which look to be stands of arms on the right side, some decorative curtain engraving on the left. It is definitely an upmarket example, featuring a sliding safety as well as a “fold-out” trigger that only appears when the pistol is fully cocked. This allowed the pistol to be stored securely in the pocket, ready to use, with no trigger to catch on the fabric. The pistol also is fitted with a very nice slab-sided curved grip, which is in very good shape. Overall condition is very nice, and it has a great look. The lock is fully functional, though it can be a bit temperamental at times, and requires a strong trigger pull.

A really nice early 19th Century British pocket flintlock pistol, ready to research and display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: circa 1815
Bore Diameter: .47″ pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 1 ½ inches
Overall Length: 5 ¾ inches
Action: Top-Action “Box-Lock” Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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