{"product_id":"original-british-upmarket-65-bore-flintlock-overcoat-pistol-by-john-edgson-of-stamford-lincolnshire-circa-1805","title":"Original British Upmarket .65” Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by John Edgson of Stamford, Lincolnshire - circa 1805","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice Gentleman's or Officer's private purchase upmarket flintlock overcoat pistol, with a substantial 5 1\/2 inch long octagonal barrel with a large 0.55\" bore. The pistol measures only 10 inches, the perfect size for easy concealment. This would have packed quite the punch, a real \"man stopper\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is marked \u003cstrong\u003eEDGSON, STAMFORD\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top barrel flat, and the lock is marked \u003cstrong\u003eEDGSON\u003c\/strong\u003e under the pan. John Edgson is recorded as working in Stamford, Lincolnshire during the period 1797-1816. In 1810 the firm name changed to John \u0026amp; David Edgson in 1810, which puts this this pistol right in the first decade of the 19th Century. We checked under the barrel, and it is marked with the \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ V\u003c\/strong\u003e \"viewed\" and \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ P\u003c\/strong\u003e \"proved\" pre-1813 markings from the London Proof House.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lock is flat with a stepped tail, and features a “stalking” safety that appears to have a replaced thumb tab. The lock is a modern design, featuring a fenced waterproof pan, a frizzen reinforcement bridle, and a roller bearing frizzen spring. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, and the safety works as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the pistol is in very nice sound condition, with a lovely worn patina. The metalwork has a lovely gray color, and there is decorative engraving on most of the fittings, particularly the trigger guard. This was definitely a high quality example, probably made to order. The walnut stock with a bag shaped walnut grip has a lovely color and grain patterns. It shows some wear and minor repairs, but is still quite solid. There is a dark hardwood ramrod under the barrel, which is probably a replacement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA most appealing upmarket small flintlock pistol that must have packed a massive punch. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1805\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore Diameter: .65\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 5 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 10 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":40468647968837,"sku":"ONAC22MA1216","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONAC22MA1216__01.jpg?v=1672263390","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-upmarket-65-bore-flintlock-overcoat-pistol-by-john-edgson-of-stamford-lincolnshire-circa-1805","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}