C1800 British Form Thomson Flintlock 15 Bore Coaching / Overcoat Traveling Pistol Stock Marked ‘VII’ With Heavy Brass Fittings, Safety Bolt & Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:19 16 Bore/gauge Muzzleloader

C1800 British Form Thomson Flintlock 15 Bore Coaching / Overcoat Traveling Pistol Stock Marked ‘VII’ With Heavy Brass Fittings, Safety Bolt & Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:19 - 21393:19

This is a rugged Flintlock coaching or overcoat traveling pistol in British form by Thomson (there were several British gunmakers named Thomson in London & the Provinces during the flintlock era, several of them being in Scotland). It is 10 ½” overall with a 5” round steel barrel. The barrels’ smooth bore is clean and has black powder proofs. It has a flat stepped lock & cock fitted with flint. The lock plate is signed ‘Thomson’ and has a safety bolt. It has a walnut full stock with brass cudgel butt. The wood has period hand applied Roman numerals ‘VII’ (possibly a coach or weapon number). It has heavy brass fittings including trigger guard with extended tang and fore end cap. It is complete with original captive iron ram rod. It's action works crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:19

£1,375.00