A Flintlock Pistol of Carbine Bore by Barwick, Norwich, Circa 1799.

For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

The pistol with octagonal sighted barrel (light rust patination) signed along the top flat and with gold-lined touch-hole, the bottom flat stamped 'Stubbs', 'IS' crowned, and 'IF', tang engraved with a martial trophy and a starburst, signed border engraved flat bevelled lock decorated with a starburst behind the semi-rainproof pan and on the stepped tail, foliate engraved cock, safety-catch and roller, figured full stock (some old bruising) with chequered rounded butt, steel trigger-guard engraved with a martial trophy on the bow and with pineapple finial, turned ramrod-pipes, shield-shaped vacant silver escutcheon, and later brass-mounted ramrod, London proof marks

23.1 cm. barrel.

In good working order.

Length of pistol 37cm

Wieght 827 grams.

Provenance

The Paul Murray Collection sold in these Rooms, 13 November 2017, lot 615.

George & Charles Barwick are recorded in Norwich, Norfolk, between 1797 and 1804.

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece, with reference #SA1031779, to the 18th Century period.

Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

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