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Rare Antique BRITISH TOWER P1831 CUSTOMS/COAST GUARD FLINTLOCK Pistol “GR” Used by the British Coast Guard/Customs Service
Guns International #: 102746259 Seller's Inventory #: 234029
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
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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.
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Description:
Rare Antique BRITISH TOWER P1831 CUSTOMS/COAST GUARD FLINTLOCK Pistol “GR”
Used by the British Coast Guard/Customs Service
Here we present a rare antique British Pattern 1831 Tower Marked Flintlock Pistol. This pistol dates to the mid-1830s and was used by the British Coast Guard and Custom’s Services along with much of the Royal Navy. Her Majesty’s Coast Guard was established in 1822 and had the primary responsibility of saving the sailors and property when a shipwreck occurred. The Coast Guard also patrolled the entire UK coastline to prevent smuggling. By the 1850s, smuggling was on the wane, and so the responsibility of protecting the coastline from smugglers was transferred to the Royal Navy, putting the Coast Guard’s primary duty once again to assisting with wrecks and rescue operations.
This model saw service during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The rise of the revolver made pistols such as this somewhat outdated, and by the late 1850s, it started to fall out of favor due to the increasing popularity of percussion revolvers, although examples continued to be produced into the early 1870s and were used side by side.
The lock bears the royal cipher of (“GR” for Georgius Rex or King George).
The overall condition is very good. Patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and in good condition. Stock shows use and remains solid throughout with Board of Ordnance markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .68 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#234029
SOLD
Antique: Yes