{"product_id":"original-british-napoleonic-officer-s-brass-barrel-flintlock-pistol-by-sharpe-keene-of-london-circa-1811","title":"Original British Napoleonic Officer’s Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol by Sharpe \u0026 Keene of London - circa 1810","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice Napoleonic War era Officer's flintlock pistol, with a lovely half-octagonal brass barrel, which is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONDON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The size and shape is somewhat reduced, which would make it easier to keep on the inside of a coat, as well as making it weigh less. There is no butt cap, and it is all brass mounted, with lovely engravings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock on this example is marked \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHARPE \/ \u0026amp; \/ KEENE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, indicating that this pistol was produced as a collaboration between two prominent Gunsmiths of the era: William Keene of Birmingham (1808-1815) and Joseph Sharpe of London 1800-1840. This explains why the brass barrel has pre-1813 Birmingham proofs, but is marked \"LONDON\". The lock is very well executed, with light engraving and a great style. The barrel has some very nice engraving around the tang, as well as on the breech of the barrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is quite nice, with a lovely color, no evidence of major repairs, and lovely checkering around the \"bag\" grip. There is a very nice horn-tipped ramrod held in placed under the barrel, which has a \"screw\" on the other end for removing a stuck ball or charge. The lock functions, though the tumbler is worn, so it does not have a half-cock position at present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice Napoleonic era Officer's Flintlock Pistol that would enhance any Collection. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1810\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .71\" Pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 8 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 14 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31357116579909,"sku":"ON10974","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10974__01.jpg?v=1594590276","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-napoleonic-officer-s-brass-barrel-flintlock-pistol-by-sharpe-keene-of-london-circa-1811","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}