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SHARPE of LONDON Brass ENGRAVED Flintlock POCKET/MUFF Self Defense Pistol
Guns International #: 102700880 Seller's Inventory #: 233707
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
SHARPE of LONDON Brass ENGRAVED Flintlock POCKET/MUFF Self Defense Pistol
English Maker Known for his “FUR TRADE” Pistols
Here we present an antique Engraved Sharpe of London Brass Folding Trigger Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistol, made circa the 1830s in Birmingham, England. This pistol features a large .48 caliber bore that would have been quite the deterrent against ne’er do wells and ruffians roaming the city streets in tumultuous Europe in the early to mid-1800s.
This London Gun maker "SHARPE" was in business from 1800 until 1840. Initially he contracted with the Hudson Bay Company to supply good quality Flintlock pistols that were traded to the Indigenous Red Indians in exchange for fur pelts that were eagerly desired in the European Fashion Trade.
The “Pocket Pistol” name says it all. They were the "Saturday Night Specials" of the 16th-18th century. Before the Deringer, they were "Gentleman's" or "Muff Pistols", typically, a smaller pistol that was easily concealed. They were favored among the gentry and women because of these traits. Men would carry them concealed in a waistcoat pocket and women would hide them in a hand muff. It is elegantly engraved on the sides of the frame.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Engraved barrel and frame. Solid grip. The safety latch is missing. Markings are legible. English proof marks are on the under side of the barrel.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .48 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#233707
SOLD
Antique: Yes