PRIVATEER Pattern Early American MILITARY/MILITIA Antique FLINTLOCK Pistol Similar configuration to those made by JAMES JOSEPH HENRY

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PRIVATEER Pattern Early American MILITARY/MILITIA Antique FLINTLOCK Pistol

Similar configuration to those made by JAMES JOSEPH HENRY

Here we present an antique Early American Privateer Pattern Military/Militia Flintlock Pistol, manufactured circa the early 1810s. Though this example is unmarked, shy of a “Circled P” on the breech of the barrel, this pistol is virtually identical to those manufactured by John Joseph Henry. Archival research indicates that surviving examples of James Joseph Henry privateer pistols are extremely rare, with only a handful known to exist. His pistols were fabricated for ships leaving out of Philadelphia.

A privateer is a private person or vessel which engages in commerce raiding under a commission of war. Since robbery under arms was a common aspect of seaborne trade, until the early 19th century all merchant ships carried arms. A sovereign or delegated authority issued commissions, also referred to as letters of marque, during wartime. The commission empowered the holder to carry on all forms of hostility permissible at sea by the usages of war. This included attacking foreign vessels and taking them as prizes and taking crews prisoner for exchange. Captured ships were subject to condemnation and sale under prize law, with the proceeds divided by percentage between the privateer's sponsors, shipowners, captains and crew. A percentage share usually went to the issuer of the commission. Most colonial powers, as well as other countries, engaged in privateering.

The overall condition is good. Reconverted lock. The action is strong. Dark patina on the metal parts. The grip/forend are in good shape with average wear, dents, and dings. Wood is refinished. “RFM” marked on the left flat. Circled “D” on the breech.

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Barrel is 10-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .58 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2700

#250030
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,700.00
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