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Fine Quality Yorkshire Flintlock Pistol
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Fine Quality Yorkshire Flintlock Pistol

18th century
Sold 19 May 2025 · Treehouse Antiques
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VERY NICE 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ABRAHAM ELISTON OF DONCASTER CIRCA 1785. STEEL BARREL STAMPED DONCASTER TO THE TOP WITH LONDON PROOF MARKS, SIGNED ELISTON TO THE LOCK PLATE. FULL WALNUT STOCK WITH BRASS FITTINGS, BRASS SKULL SPLITTER BUTT WITH BRASS SHIELD AND MASK ESCUTCHEON ENGRAVED WITH THE NUMBER 3. THE PISTOL IS HOLDING STRONGLY ON FULL AND HALF COCK AND IS GENERALLY IN GOOD ORDER WITH MINOR KNOCKS AND A FINE SPLIT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STOCK WHICH IS STILL SOLID AND STRONG Abraham Eliston though the name is sometimes spelt as Elston worked from 1783-1793 and produced fine quality weapons for the wealthy gentry in south Yorkshire and those travelling along the great north road who regularly frequented his shop ( the great north road would have been a dangerous place in the late 18th century )

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Flintlock Pistol to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136530
Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

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VERY NICE 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ABRAHAM ELISTON OF DONCASTER CIRCA 1785. STEEL BARREL STAMPED DONCASTER TO THE TOP WITH LONDON PROOF MARKS, SIGNED ELISTON TO THE LOCK PLATE.
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FULL WALNUT STOCK WITH BRASS FITTINGS, BRASS SKULL SPLITTER BUTT WITH BRASS SHIELD AND MASK ESCUTCHEON ENGRAVED WITH THE NUMBER 3.
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THE PISTOL IS HOLDING STRONGLY ON FULL AND HALF COCK AND IS GENERALLY IN GOOD ORDER WITH MINOR KNOCKS AND A FINE SPLIT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STOCK WHICH IS STILL SOLID AND STRONG Abraham Eliston though the name is sometimes spelt as Elston worked from 1783-1793 and produced fine quality weapons for the wealthy gentry in south Yorkshire and those travelling along the great north road who regularly frequented his shop ( the great north road would have been a dangerous place in the late 18th century )

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Flintlock Pistol to the 18th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136530
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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Archive I An antique flintlock pistol featuring a dark wooden stock, steel lock mechanism and barrel, and brass fittings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Quality Yorkshire Flintlock Pistol

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Telephone 07885 472759
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An antique flintlock pistol featuring a dark wooden stock, steel lock mechanism and barrel, and brass fittings.
FINE QUALITY YORKSHIRE FLINTLOCK PISTOL
Ref: SA1136530
An antique flintlock pistol featuring a dark wooden stock, steel lock mechanism and barrel, and brass fittings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Steel, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass butt cap, Engraved lock plate, Curved wooden grip
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A flintlock pistol is a handgun that uses a flint-striking ignition mechanism to ignite gunpowder, widely used from the early 17th century until the mid-19th century.

These pistols typically feature a hardwood stock (such as walnut or mahogany), a forged iron or steel barrel and lock mechanism, and often brass mounts, trigger guards, and butt caps.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct manufacturing marks, natural age-related oxidisation on the metal, hand-carved wood grain with wear appropriate to use, and functional internal mechanisms characteristic of historical gunsmithing.

An antique pistol can be mounted in a bespoke shadow box on a library wall or displayed securely on a dedicated stand within a study to create a focal point of historical interest.

To preserve the item, keep it in a stable environment with low humidity away from direct sunlight, and periodically apply a micro-crystalline wax or light gun oil to the metal components to prevent corrosion.
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