RARE**SHORT PRODUCTION PERIOD**1799-1803 English Dunderdale & Mabson Birmingham 80 Bore Flintlock Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & Folding Bayonet. Sn 21393:63 .50 Muzzleloader

**RARE**SHORT PRODUCTION PERIOD**1799-1803 English Dunderdale & Mabson Birmingham 80 Bore Flintlock Pistol With Turn Off Barrel & Folding Bayonet. Sn 21393:63 21393:63

This an excellent flintlock pocket pistol made By Dunderdale & Mabson who were quality English Gun makers located at Newton Street, Birmingham for just 4 years between 1799-1803 before joining with another gunmaker named Labron (see page 35 of English Gunmakers By Bailey & Nie). It is 7 ¾” overall length (with bayonet folded) and has a 2 ½” screw off barrel (the muzzle of the barrel is grooved for tool to turn off the barrel. We do not have the tool). The barrel’s smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The barrel has a 2 ¼” triangular folding bayonet which is released by sliding the trigger guard to the rear. The bayonet locks in place when open and is released for closing by depression of a steel button on the bayonet block. The underside of the frame has proof marks. It's action is decorated on both sides, one side with Martial banners & arms & on the left side with the manufacturer's name 'Dunderdale & Mabson' within a foliate edged panel. The action has a sliding safety bolt to the rear of the cock which is fitted with flint. It has its undamaged original bag shaped wood grip. The trigger guard is decorated with a stylised star motif. The weapon cocks and dry fires crisply. The price 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 private collection or display. Sn 21393:63

£695