{"product_id":"original-british-fur-trade-flintlock-pistol-by-sharpe-with-birmingham-proofed-barrel-c-1820","title":"Original British Fur-Trade Flintlock Pistol by Sharpe with Birmingham Proofed Barrel c. 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This London Gun maker \"SHARPE\" was in business from 1800 until 1840. Initially he contracted with the Hudson Bay Company to supply these good quality Flintlock pistols that were traded to the Indigenous Red Indians in exchange for FUR PELTS that were eagerly desired in the European Fashion Trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pistol has an iron almost 8\" barrel marked \u003cstrong\u003eSHARPE \/ EXTRA \/ PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e and is fully brass mounted. It also bears two proof marks, including the definitive Birmingham Black Powder Proof. The Lock Plate is also stamped \u003cstrong\u003eSHARPE\u003c\/strong\u003e and the pistol comes with its brass tipped wooden ram rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fine working order and condition, ready to display, one wonders how many of these Trade Pistols were turned against the British in the War of 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .57\" Pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 13 1\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\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":31280571088965,"sku":"ON10966","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10966__01.jpg?v=1594829623","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-fur-trade-flintlock-pistol-by-sharpe-with-birmingham-proofed-barrel-c-1820","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}