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£ 495 J.P Moore. 50 Bore, Brass Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & English Birmingham Single Shot
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J.P Moore. 50 Bore, Brass Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & English Birmingham Single Shot

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Cheshire, North WestUpdated 3 years ago
Details
SubcategorySingle Shot
MakeJ.P Moore.
Model50 Bore, Brass Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & English Birmingham
Sale typeTrade
ConditionUsed
Manufactured Year1823-1840
Antiqueyes
CertificateNo Licence
Your referenceA 1049
Gun StatusActivated
Recommended UsageCollection item
Can Deactivate?yes
Description

1823-1840 American 50 Bore, Brass Flintlock Pocket Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & English Birmingham Black Powder Proofs. A 1049 - A 1049

According to "Historic Pistols" by Samuel E. Smith and Edwin W. Bitter, pages 304 and 305, John P. Moore operated a gun shop in New York City America between 1823 and 1840. This is a brass Flintlock pocket pistol by J.P Moore. It is 6 ¾” overall with a 2" turn off brass barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The brass frame is engraved on both sides with martial banners & arms. Within the panels are the maker’s name ‘J.P Moore’ on one side and ‘New York’ on the reverse. Interestingly the underside of the action has English Birmingham black powder proofs (internet research reveals that other forms of pistol of that period, including military form martial pieces by Moore of New York carry British proofs). It has a steel hammer, steel trigger & trigger guard. The pistol has an undamaged bag shaped slab walnut grip. The pistol cocks and dry fires as it should with a strong spring action. The price for this pistol worthy of further research includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 1049

£495.00

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