1st DRAGOON GUARDS 1730/1738 PATTERN HEAVY DRAGOON £4,950.00
1730/1738 LAND PATTERN HEAVY DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL MARKED TO 1ST REGT DRAGOON GUARDS
1An unusual variant of the 1730/1738 Land Pattern Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol. Regimentally marked to top of barrel 1st Regt Dragoon Guards. Barrel is pistol calibre of .56 and has the Kings Proofs together with inspectors mark to tang. It is 10.5" long rather than the normal 12" but shows no signs of being cut down or altered. Iron ramrod. Fullstocked - again with no signs of being cut down or ramrod pipes relocated although there is a small old 1" long spliced repair on right hand side of fore end around forward barrel pin area. It is the original stock with the early Crown over entwined GR storekeepers mark (worn) between thumbpiece and lock. Stock condition is one of the best seen on this age of military pistol. 18" overall length.
The brass regulation mounts consist of 1730 type long-spurred buttcap with the extra concentric ring, 1730 rounded sideplate, 1730 ramrod pipes and thumbpiece which is marked 7 T over No. 8, (pistol number 8 of 7th Troop). The triggerguard is 1738 specification and is original to the pistol as there are no signs of alterations in finial area and the 1730 finial was a different shape (see plates 42 and 43 of British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783 by De Witt Bailey).
The flat lock is an interesting variant, perhaps experimental as it has the same patina as the rest of the pistol and fits superbly. It is unlike any English lock with its brass inclined pan yet it does not conform to any Continental lock pattern either in size or style. I have checked Danish, Swedish, German, French and Italian lock styles in numerous reference books but there is nothing like it. The safety/dog lock type flintcock also appears to be unique but again with same patina. Mechanism is excellent and strong.
A superb looking early military pistol marked to one of the most famous British Regiments whose history can be found easily on the internet.
Further research may reveal more answers on this one! It could be an experimental pattern or modified in period with a bespoke lock on the continent after being captured at one of the 1st Dragoon Guards battles such as Corbach or Warburg in 1760. All possibilities adding to a desirable addition to an early military pistol collection.
PRICE £4,950.00
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M1763 FRENCH SEA SERVICE PISTOL £1,750.00
A FRENCH CHARLEVILLE SEA SERVICE REGULATION FLINTLOCK PISTOL MODEL 1763
A rare Charleville French Sea Service variant of the Model 1763 Flintlock pistol. Distinguished from the M1763 Cavalry pistol as the navy variant has all brass furniture as opposed to the iron furniture of the cavalry variant. Otherwise they are nearly identical. 16.25" long with 9" barrel in same .69 calibre as the Charleville musket. All original regulation brass furniture, original lock signed "Manufacture de Charleville". Wonderful patina with all original screws and very good stock with some handling marks. This one came from a collection where it was noted as being passed down as taken as a prize from a French ship captured at Trafalgar. There was a note to that effect curled in the barrel but paper has disintegrated since being taken out and unfurled.
See "French Military Weapons 1717-1938" by Major James F Hicks, page 80, illustration page 85, lock illustration page 40.
PRICE £1,750.00
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DATED LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL £1,495.00
AN EARLY DATED 1786 REGULATION LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK PISTOL
An early dated 1786 Regulation Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol. 15½" overall, 16 bore 9" round barrel with regulation proof marks, border engraved flat lockplate signed Crown over GR, border engraved cock, regulation furniture including lobed butt cap, brass trigger guard, side plate and ramrod pipe. Original ramrod. Stock with marking of Crown over entwined GR and 1786. Also stock makers mark of BW to side plate and an inspectors crown mark near trigger guard. Pan is slightly pitted otherwise very good original metalwork. Excellent lock. Stock has normal handling marks but all original. Period holster in very good unrestored worn condition.
We sold an identical item a few years ago except stock makers mark was IW and there was an old fore end repair - see previously sold items.
PRICE £1,495.00
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DUMAREST FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICERS PISTOL £2,250.00
AN EXCELLENT QUALITY FLINTLOCK RIFLED OFFICERS PISTOL C.1790 BY ANTOINE DUMAREST IN THE STYLE OF BOUTET
An excellent French Flintlock Officers or Holster Pistol, signed 'Antoine Dumarest’, circa 1790. With .69 large bore (same as Charleville musket) 7.25" multi groove rifled Damascus hexagonal swamped barrel with bead foresight and notched rear sight. Barrel is cleaned bright but shows remains of original Damascus finish, superbly executed rifling is very strong and bright indicating little use. Flat lockplate is finely engraved and signed Antione Dumarest with all original lock - flintcock shoulder has been repaired at some stage, border engraved roller frizzen, strong action. All iron mounts consisting of finely engraved tang, buttplate, trigger guard, ramrod pipes, barrel wedge and sideplates. Light Walnut stock in excellent condition showing signs of old refinish with crisp original chequering, vacant silver escutcheon to rear of sideplate. Overall length 13.5".
This pistol has quality mounts which are nearly identical to many examples of early pistols by Nicolas Noel Boutet 1761-1833. Heer Der Neue Stockel only records one Antoine Dumarest in St. Etienne from 1728-1783. This is probably the father of the gunmaker of this pistol - they are often confused. More accurately, "Le Qui et Qui de l'arme en France de 1350 a 1970" by Jean-Jacques Buigne records the same older Antoine and another Antoine Dumarest born 20 January 1763, died 27 February 1828, who was a Damasquineur. Dumarest was a famous gunmaking family from St. Etienne and the similar period life span of Antoine and Nicolas Boutet has obviously led to very similar styles of pistols in that period. Like all gunmakers, Antoine Dumarest made pistols in varying quality according to price. This is the best I have seen from this maker.
PRICE £2,250.00
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1801 PATTERN SEA SERVICE £1,975.00
A FLINTLOCK 1801 PATTERN SEA SERVICE PISTOL
An 1801 Pattern Flintlock Sea Service Pistol. 12" barrel of .56" bore with small King’s proof marks with remains of front and rear bead sights. Barrel tang with crown inspection mark. Regulation flat lock with replacement flintcock, traces only of border lines and tower markings. Regulation brass furniture. Iron belt hook with inspection mark. Brass tipped ramrod. Walnut full stock with makers mark to side of BJ and storekeepers mark of a crown over entwined GR to rear of lock. Normal handling marks but no splits or replacement wood, minor wood loss to left side fore end alongside barrel.
This pattern of pistol was extensively used at the Battle of Trafalgar. There are many ‘aged’ modern copies of this pattern. However, this pistol is original. Price reflects period replacement cock although a flat throat hole cock of 1801 pattern is available from Messrs Blackley & Son or Peter Dyson.
PRICE £1,975.00
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