1790-1829 English Clarke & Son London Percussion .577 Regulation Calibre Traveling Pistol With Brass Fittings Period Converted From Flintlock With Octagonal Barrel & Ram Rod. Sn 21393:18 .577 Muzzleloader

1790-1829 English Clarke & Son London Percussion .577 Regulation Calibre Traveling Pistol With Brass Fittings Period Converted From Flintlock With Octagonal Barrel & Ram Rod. Sn 21393:18 - 21393:18

Richard Clarke was an English London based gun retailer recorded at 62 Cheapside 1790-96, he is then recorded as Richard Clarke & Son Goldsmith & Gun Retailer at the same address 1797-1829 (see page 149 of Brown’s book British Gunmakers Vol.1). This is an excellent percussion pistol by Clarke & Son London period converted from flintlock. It is 13 ½” overall with a 8” octagonal steel sighted barrel. The barrels’ smooth bore has just staining & residue consistent with age and use and has black powder proofs. The top barrel flat is faintly signed ‘London’. It has a flat stepped action plate with Dolphin hammer. The action plate is signed ‘Clarke & Son’ (most likely Richard). It has a walnut full stock with chequered grip panels & plain rounded butt. It's has brass fittings including trigger guard with extended tang and Pineapple finial. It is complete with original ebonised wood ramrod with polished horn end cap. It's action works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:18

£1,275.00