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Early 1800s “TOWER” Marked Antique British .50 Cal. FLINTLOCK Belt Pistol Early 19th Century BIG BORE MANSTOPPER
Guns International #: 102279435 Seller's Inventory #: 227918
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Early 1800s “TOWER” Marked Antique British .50 Cal. FLINTLOCK Belt Pistol
Early 19th Century BIG BORE MANSTOPPER
Here we present an antique British Flintlock Holster/Belt Pistol, made circa the early-19th Century. This pistol has a fairly large frame and a heavy barrel. Then, as now, rifles and muskets were the primary arm of the day, useful for everything from hunting to combat. Pistols were certainly not as numerous but still very useful for combat since most firearms at this time were limited to a single shot. Imagine if one discharged their single shot firearm only to miss or have another enemy close the distance. A man expecting trouble might carry as many pistols on his person as he could. According to some estimates, European rifles were made at a ratio of 250:1 over pistols, making these rare and highly coveted.
This example has a .50 caliber bore, which would be a great deterrent to a “ne’er do well” looking at the barrel pointing at his chest. Flintlock pistols, such as this one, is what would be carried in the busy streets of Paris or London in the belt or coat of a gentleman during the tumultuous times of the early 1800’s in Western Europe.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. very good bore for its age, remains clear and in good shape. Legible markings. “TOWER” marked lock. This example would fit into any display well, in any early-19th century collection!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8 inches.
Caliber: .50 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#227918
SOLD
Antique: Yes