Original British Napoleonic Dublin Castle Flintlock Light Dragoon Pistol – Circa 1790 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This Flintlock Pistol dates to prior the Battle of Waterloo, so it might just have been there. The Lock Plate is marked Crown / G.R. with DUBLIN / CASTLE across the lock’s tail in a shield. This makes this pistol an example of the very rare Dragoon Pistols made in DUBLIN CASTLE in Ireland, as opposed to the TOWER ARMORIES in London. This is earlier production, so the markings on the lock are cruder than later examples.

The pistol is a standard full stocked flintlock pistol and has all brass mounts. The ramrod is the standard wooden type, not the later “Captured” type seen on pistols made closer to 1800, which was then made official with the “New Land” pattern.

In fine tight and all original condition showing no restoration in fine condition. 9″ .70″ smooth bore barrel bearing very faded British Proof Marks. The top barrel flat is marked W – C 1860, for Wexford Ireland. This is an inventory number from the 1820s when all guns in Ireland were inventoried by British command.

The stock is in good shape, with a lovely color, though it does have some cracking on the back of the wrist running to the lock. The lock itself functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full.

A highly desirable IRISH Flintlock from the Napoleonic Wars that may have seen action at the Battle of Waterloo. Ready to display!

Specifications: 

Year of Manufacture: circa 1800
Caliber: .70″ Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 9 inches
Overall Length: 15 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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