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Officers/duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Officers/duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.

18th century
Description

A quality 18 bore flintlock pistol by Barber of Newark, circa 1785. 15" overall with an octagonal barrel 9 inches long. The barrel engraved "Barber Newark" and with Tower private proofs.

A flat bolted lock with swan neck cock, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring. The lock plate engraved "Barber".

Walnut fullstock with "Egg" type chequered butt, shell carving around the barrel tan. Engraved steel mounts including long spurred butt cap and pineapple finial to trigger guard, vacant oval silver escutcheon. Complete with horn tipped wooden ramrod with worm.

Old restored fracture to stock, & chip to stock below the tail of the lock, otherwise excellent condition but please look a the photographs for in depth condition. A very pleasing rich walnut coloured stock.

Isaac Barber of Newark, Nottingham was active alone from 1773 until 1804,

Isaac Barber (b1750 - d1828). He was the son of Peter, a gunsmith, and Sarah.

From 1804 he worked in partnership with Joseph Boaler 1804-16 and died in Newark 26th February 1828, age 77 years leaving an estate estimated around £12,000.

Measurements

Length. barrel 9" (23cm).

15" overall, (38cm).

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Duelling Pistol to the 18th Century.

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SA1113353
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12Dec24/02/3825
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

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

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Description
A quality 18 bore flintlock pistol by Barber of Newark, circa 1785. 15" overall with an octagonal barrel 9 inches long. The barrel engraved "Barber Newark" and with Tower private proofs.

A flat bolted lock with swan neck cock, rainproof pan and roller on frizzen spring. The lock plate engraved "Barber".

Walnut fullstock with "Egg" type chequered butt, shell carving around the barrel tan.

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Engraved steel mounts including long spurred butt cap and pineapple finial to trigger guard, vacant oval silver escutcheon.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Complete with horn tipped wooden ramrod with worm.

fig 1. An 18th-century flintlock duelling pistol featuring a dark walnut stock with a chequered grip and an engraved steel lock mechanism.
fig 1. Officers/duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.

Old restored fracture to stock, & chip to stock below the tail of the lock, otherwise excellent condition but please look a the photographs for in depth condition. A very pleasing rich walnut coloured stock.

fig 2. An 18th-century flintlock duelling pistol featuring a dark walnut stock with a chequered grip and an engraved steel lock mechanism.
fig 2. Officers/duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.

Isaac Barber of Newark, Nottingham was active alone from 1773 until 1804,

Isaac Barber (b1750 - d1828). He was the son of Peter, a gunsmith, and Sarah.

From 1804 he worked in partnership with Joseph Boaler 1804-16 and died in Newark 26th February 1828, age 77 years leaving an estate estimated around £12,000.

Measurements

Length. barrel 9" (23cm).

15" overall, (38cm).

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Duelling Pistol to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113353
Dealers Internal Ref
12Dec24/02/3825
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Archive I An 18th-century flintlock duelling pistol featuring a dark walnut stock with a chequered grip and an engraved steel lock mechanism.

Officers/duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.

Archive II An 18th-century flintlock duelling pistol featuring a dark walnut stock with a chequered grip and an engraved steel lock mechanism. View II
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An 18th-century flintlock duelling pistol featuring a dark walnut stock with a chequered grip and an engraved steel lock mechanism.
Officers/Duelling Flintlock Pistol by Barber of Newark. 18th Century.
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A flintlock duelling pistol is an 18th and early 19th-century single-shot firearm using a flint-striking mechanism to ignite black powder. Designed primarily for settling personal honour disputes, these weapons were manufactured in balanced pairs with standardized dimensions.

These pistols were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany for the stock, combined with forged steel or iron for the barrels and lock mechanisms. Brass, iron, or silver fittings were frequently incorporated for butt caps, trigger guards, and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature maker marks or gunsmith signatures engraved on the lockplate or barrel, accompanied by official proof marks. Genuine examples display hand-cut checkering on the wooden stock, appropriate metal oxidation or patina, and period-correct mechanical assembly.

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Store the item in a stable environment with controlled humidity to prevent rust on metal components and drying or cracking of the wooden stock. Apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to metal and timber surfaces using a microfiber cloth to protect against airborne moisture and dust.
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