^Lot 4294 GOOD BRITISH MODEL 1801 SEA SERVICE FLINTLOCK

PISTOL. Cal. 57. S# NSN. Standard configuation with 12" round barrel having military proofs at rear along with inspector's initials "LH" (?). India pattern flint lock with reinforced cock (two screws behind cock), bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with short finial is stamped with crowned "GR" and broad arrow proof in front of cock and "TOWER" at rear. European walnut stock extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrel. It has raised beavertail around tang. Brass mounts include short spurred heavy grip cap engraved "6" "M.D" (middle deck), relief cast trigger guard with husk finial, flat serpentine sideplate mounted with 9-1/2" steel belt hook which is stamped with a crown. Brass tipped hickory ramrod mounts through single beaded pipe and simple hole as thimble. Left side of stock under sideplate is stamped "JA" (?). CONDITION: good. Iron and steel cleaned to pewter gray with some light pitting on lock. Stock is good, sound and without any losses or repairs. Brass is golden yellow. Bore is fair to good; lightly pitted. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Nicholas Apergis. (01-27532/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,750-3,750.