Early 19th Century British Cavalry New Land Pattern 1807 Flintlock Pistol
Stock Number: 50185
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An example of the New Land Pattern Flintlock pistol as carried by the British Cavalry at Waterloo, the Peninsular Wars etc.
It is the 200th Anniversary of the battle of Waterloo in 1815 -2015
Period
1807 - 1815
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
This is a nice, clean example of the type of Pistol as carried by the British Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars, including Waterloo, The Peninsular Wars, and known as the “New Land Pattern 1807”.
With a standard 9 inch round barrel, now to a silver/grey smooth patina, which has 2 proof marks to the top rear LHS, and is smooth bored, as standard.
The lock is clearly stamped with a Royal Crown/GR, issue mark, and Tower mark. There is also a sliding safety catch.
It has a Ring Necked cock, raised rainproof pan, Frizzen, and hinged Steel. Action to 1/2 & full cock is sound and strong, activated by a single steel trigger..
The one piece Walnut stock is in vg condition, now to a nice and pleasant dark patina, with only minor dings of age and use, and no apparent cracks or splits
The furniture is brass, including the butt cap, and trigger guard, plus the forecap.
This example displays the armourers strengthening brass plate, just to the rear of the ramrod groove [ a known weak spot].
There is the standard hinged steel ramrod.
The o/a length is 15 inches.
A must for the 200th anniversary of Waterloo
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
