Original Item: Only One Available. This Lovely flintlock Pistol dates to prior the Battle of Waterloo, and is a standard full stocked flintlock pistol fitted with the NEW LAND PATTERN Swivel all steel "captured" ramrod. Introduced in 1808, this allowed a Cavalryman to easily reload the pistol while on horseback without fear of dropping his ramrod. 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. In fine tight and all original condition showing no restoration in fine condition. It features a 9 inch long .69" smooth bore barrel which has the remnants of a CROWN / GR / Broad Arrow proof mark in the middle top. Just below this it is marked with N - T - 218, for North Tipperary County, Ireland, which is also marked on the front ramrod pipe. This is an inventory number from the 1820s when all guns in Ireland were inventoried by British command, so it definitely spent a significant amount of time there, and definitely helps add to the history of this pistol. There is also a C / 17 unit mark on the right side of the butt cap.

The stock is in good shape, with a lovely color, showing some excellent "flame figuring" in many areas. We do not see any cracks or major damage, just the usual wear from use in service. The lock itself functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. The captured ramrod works as well.

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 1808
Caliber: .69" Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 9 inches
Overall Length: 16 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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