{"product_id":"original-18th-century-english-brass-queen-anne-flintlock-pistol-by-joseph-heylin-with-grotesque-butt-cap-circa-1770","title":"Original 18th Century English Brass Queen Anne Flintlock Pistol by Joseph Heylin with Grotesque Butt Cap - Circa 1770","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very rare \"Queen Anne\" style pistol with a brass frame and turn-off barrel, marked \u003cstrong\u003eHEYLIN\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of the frame and \u003cstrong\u003eCORNHILL \/ LONDON\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top of the breech. Cornhill is an area of London, and that is where gunsmith Joseph Heylin worked in the late 18th Century, making many bespoke firearms for well-heeled clients. We have found numerous examples of his worn, which look to have run the gamut from small pocket pistols up to blunderbusses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol features some fantastic decorative silver mountings, and was almost certainly made for a well off client. The butt cap is a lovely embossed silver grotesque mask, and there is a perforated silver side plate showing a stand of arms. There is even a lovely foliate silver escutcheon on the back of the grip, which would often be personalized, however this example is blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are markings on the bottom of the breech joint, which are the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GP\u003c\/strong\u003e \"gunmaker's proof\" and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"viewed\" markings from the London Proof house. Between these is a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ IH\u003c\/strong\u003e stamp, probably the initials of Joseph Heylin (it was common to use \"I\" instead of \"J\" at this time). There is also the number 1 stamped on both sides of the breech joint, possibly indicating that the gun was part of a set. The pistol has some line engraving on the flintlock hammer, with some more intricate designs around the breech, including a lovely stand of arms on the top of the barrel surrounding the address marking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol measures 12 inches in overall length, with a 5 1\/2 inch screw off cannon barrel, in the typical \"Queen Anne\" style, and in this case it can actually still be easily removed! The pistol has a brass trigger guard, and there is no provision for a ramrod, not needed as it had a removable barrel. The dark English Walnut butt grip is lovely, and has some carving around the barrel tang, which shows a seashell design. There are not any cracks or other damage that we can see, and the wood color is truly lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very nice, with a lovely patina of age, with the brass showing some fading of the engraving due to years of cleaning. The silver mountings are all still in great shape, and really add to the piece. The lock functions, however the tumbler is currently worn, so it will fire at both full and half cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly lovely brass \"Queen Anne\" flintlock pistol by a known London maker, in fine Collector's condition ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1770\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: approx. .49\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 5 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Percussion Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42614248472645,"sku":"ONJR25MAMD045","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MAMD045__01.jpg?v=1743451740","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-18th-century-english-brass-queen-anne-flintlock-pistol-by-joseph-heylin-with-grotesque-butt-cap-circa-1770","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}