1801 Pattern Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol. Obsolete Caliber

*1801 Pattern Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol. Obsolete Caliber*

This is a lovely example of this classic British 1801 Pattern Long Sea Service Pistol with full walnut stock & regulation brass mounts, belt hook, and copper-tipped ramrod.

The plain 12 inch tapering barrel is stamped near the breech with King’s Ordnance proof marks consisting of a crown over “G R” with a broad arrow beneath, the Tower crossed sceptres acceptance mark, an inspector’s mark a number “11” and with a further crown on the barrel tang near the screw. The border engraved ring-necked cock and flat bevelled bridled lock has “TOWER” stamped across the tail. A crowned “G R” is present in front of the cock with a further crown over the number '2'. The figured full stock is shaped with an apron around the barrel tang. There is a crown inspection mark on the inside of the trigger guard. The belt hook is also stamped with a crown inspection mark with an indistinct number beneath.

The 1801 was the fourth Sea Service Pistol Pattern to come into use and was the last to utilize a 12 inch barrel. De Witt Bailey records that 27,800 pairs of this type were made in the 11 years to 1812 when production ceased. Many were not issued.

*Condition*
Spring is strong. Action is fully working. The pistol is in fine condition apart from a few minor dents and dings and some considerable tarnishing. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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