Lot 119
A HIGH QUALITY ANTIQUE ENGLISH 18 CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL MADE BY H. W. MORTIMER, LONDON, CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. A high quality antique English flintlock pistol made by H. W. MORTIMER, LONDON, converted to percussion in the 1840's. 9".64 cal octagon smooth-bore steel barrel marked on the top flat ' H. W. MORTIMER, GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY'. Engraved steel furniture includes a 'Pineapple' trigger guard finial. Captive ram rod. Lock engraved 'H. W. MORTIMER', '89 FLEET Stt' with sliding safety, in good working mechanical order. Stock is sound with a stress crack at the fore-end, scratches and dings from handling, fine micro checkering on grip. A high quality pistol most likely one of a pair owned by a gentleman or officer. 14.75" overall. Note; all steel parts have salt and pepper surface pitting and the front sight is missing. $1,500 - 2,500
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