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BRASS Antique WILKINSON Percussion Belt PISTOL Guns International #: 101495879 Seller's Inventory #: 8528 Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Handguns - English Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1445 Total Number of Listings: 29836 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: BRASS Antique WILKINSON Percussion Belt PISTOL Circa 1815 Flintlock Updated to Percussion Here we present an antique James Wilkinson percussion pistol what was converted from flintlock to percussion sometime near the middle of the 19th century after originally being manufactured circa 1815. In the late 1700s, Wilkinson was the foreman and general manager (and son-in-law) to Henry Nock, who was one of the finest and most influential arms makers of his time, being especially noteworthy for his “Nock Gun”. This gun, made circa 1780, was a seven barreled volley gun which Nock sold 500 to the British military at a cost of £13 each. Upon his death in 1804, Lock left his entire business to Wilkinson, who managed not only the primary business at Ludgate Hill, but many other workshops scattered around London. History would show that James Wilkinson every bit the equal to Henry Nock. Wilkinson would grow the reputation of the business with many of his fine sporting gun being the envy of sportsman and royalty alike. Interestingly, James Wilkinson’s legacy lives on today with his namesake company, Wilkinson Sword. The overall condition is very good. Metal surfaces are dark with age. Markings are legible. The walnut stock is smooth and solid. The bore is smooth and clean. The action is excellent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 8 inch octagon. Caliber: .54 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1875 #8528 SOLD Antique: Yes |