ORNATE**C1800 ‘De Warnotte Pic No.44’ 15 Bore Gentleman’s Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Brass Fittings & Rifled Barrel. Sn 21393:53 16 Bore/gauge Muzzleloader

**ORNATE**C1800 ‘De Warnotte Pic No.44’ 15 Bore Gentleman’s Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Brass Fittings & Rifled Barrel. Sn 21393:53 - 21393:53

This attractive Gentleman’s pistol made sometime in the early 1800’s measures 11 ¾” overall and has a 6 ¼” two stage steel barrel. The barrel has a brass blade fore. The barrel is signed with what looks like ‘Pic No.44’ (possibly a London Piccadilly maker or retailer address). The bore has staining consistent with age and deep cut well defined rifling. Its cock is fitted with flint. It has brass fittings consisting of foliate engraved trigger guard with extended tang and finial, ramrod flutes & large foliate embossed butt plate with extended tang. The lock plate is signed ‘De Warnotte’ (we cannot find this gunmaker or retailer in our research books). It has its original walnut full stock which has just bumps & bruises consistent with age. The top of the wrist behind the barrel tang has foliate carved decoration. The pistol has its original wood ramrod with brass end cap. It’s cocking and firing action work crisply. The price for this flintlock worthy of further research regarding the markings 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 21393:53

£1,295.00