C1800 British Richards Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Holster Pistol With Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:16 With Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:16 .65 Muzzleloader

C1800 British Richards Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Holster Pistol With Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:16 - 21393:16

This is a very good Flintlock Holster Pistol made C1800. It is 14" overall with an 8 ¾” round steel barrel. The barrels’ smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use and has English black powder proofs. It has a flat stepped lock with cock fitted with flint. The lock plate is crisply signed ‘Richards’ (there were several gunmakers working in both London and the Provinces during the flintlock era). It has a walnut full stock with plain rounded butt. It's has brass fittings including trigger guard with extended tang and ram rod flute. 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 21393:16

£1,675.00