NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA**C1810 Liege Belgium .650 Calibre Flintlock British Royal Navy / Merchant Navy Sea Service Pistol With Brass Fittings. Sn 22426:20 .65 Cal Muzzleloader Muzzleloader

**NAPOLEONIC WAR ERA**C1810 Liege Belgium .650 Calibre Flintlock British Royal Navy / Merchant Navy Sea Service Pistol With Brass Fittings. Sn 22426:20 - 22426:20

During the 18th century the British Royal Navy began standardising their Naval small arms. One such weapon was the Sea Service flintlock pistol. These weapons were used by the British Royal Navy throughout the Wars with neighbouring France 1750- 1815. Due to heavy production demands for Sea service pistols during the Napoleonic Wars the British Admiralty turned to their Belgian allies to produce Sea Service pattern pistols to supplement dwindling British made supplies. Liege pistols, although not the fine quality of the British version were robust, heavy and well made. Our Liege made Sea service pistol was most likely one of those made for the British Navy in the Napoleonic war era and is in very good as found, un-messed with condition. It measures 15 ½” overall with a 9” round steel barrel. The smooth bore has light staining & residue consistent with age & service use. The barrel, lock plate and brass butt cap with steel lanyard ring have Liege inspection marks (illustrated). It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint. The heavy walnut full stock has brass furniture. The wood stock has bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The pistol grip has 3 period carved notches most likely applied by the Naval Officer issued with this pistol denoting when it was used fired in combat or shooting an enemy combatant. The metalwork has nice even patina throughout. The cocking and firing actions work 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 22426:20

£895.00