^Lot 3577 JOHN SHARPE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" w/ faceted transition to octagon shank. Smoothbore. Semicircular front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight. Top flat is marked “London”. Left flat has proof marks including Birmingham definitive black powder proof. Engraved lock w/ sliding safety marked “Sharpe”. Plain trigger. Pin fastened round butt walnut stock w/ German silver wrist plate. Engraved brass pineapple finial trigger guard. Brass thimble & single faceted pipe. Horn tipped hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal has gray faded appearance. Sound lock. Stock has lightly worn finish showing scattered marks. Lightly pitted bore. (01-23075/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.