{"product_id":"original-british-napoleonic-new-land-pattern-tower-flintlock-dragoon-pistol-marked-to-the-18th-light-dragoons-waterloo-participant","title":"Original British Napoleonic New Land Pattern Tower Flintlock Dragoon Pistol marked to the 18th Light Dragoons - Waterloo Participant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pistol definitely dates to prior the Battle of Waterloo, and is marked to the \u003cstrong\u003e18th Light Dragoons\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Hussars. The 18th Light Dragoons were raised in 1759 by Charles, Marquess of Drogheda, as the 19th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons; it was also known as Drogheda's Light Horse. It was then re-numbered the 19th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons in 1763, and then the 4th Regiment of Light Dragoons in 1766 before reverting to the 18th in 1769. During this period \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Wellesley\u003c\/strong\u003e himself was briefly a junior officer in the regiment between October 1792 and April 1793, and in 1807 they were re-designated \u003cstrong\u003e18th King's Irish Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment took part in the Peninsula Campaign starting in 1808 in Lisbon and remained on the Campaign until 1814. The regiment was present at the Battle of Waterloo when it was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel The Right Honourable Sir Henry Murray, who led the final Charge of Sir Hussey Vivian's Brigade that concluded the Battle, finally defeating Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815. There is a good chance that this pistol was carried by a dragoon during the Napoleonic wars, and possibly on the field at Waterloo itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dragoon pistol is in fine tight and all original condition showing British Proof marks. The lock is marked with \u003cstrong\u003eCrown over G.R\u003c\/strong\u003e. and \u003cstrong\u003eTOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lock plate tail, with the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ DOWNWARD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lock Viewer's\" mark under the pan. It is fitted with the standard 9\" .65\" smooth bore barrel, which still shows visible proofs on the breech end, a rare thing to see. From what we can see, they are the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ GR \/ DOWNWARD ARROW\u003c\/strong\u003e marking over a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ CROSSED SCEPTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e marking, indicating Pre-1813 military inspection at the Ordnance Proof house on Tower Wharf, close to the Tower of London. The top of the barrel is marked \u003cstrong\u003e18 - L DS\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the 18th Light Dragoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, with the expected wear from age and use. The stock has a standard brass nose cap and all brass fittings. We can see that it was refinished at some time in the past, and we can see some repairs on the left side near the nose cap and also some around the butt cap trigger guard junction. The lock functions well, holding at half cock and firing at full. The captured ramrod works as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly desirable Flintlock pistol from the Napoleonic Wars from a remarkable British regiment with an action packed history. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1808\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .65\" Pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 15 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":43069069525061,"sku":"ONCD1059","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONCD1059__02.jpg?v=1752264319","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-napoleonic-new-land-pattern-tower-flintlock-dragoon-pistol-marked-to-the-18th-light-dragoons-waterloo-participant","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}