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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

Name: British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1171921
Price: 1280 GBP
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18th century

For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

A genuine British military flintlock pistol from the reign of King George III, stamped with the Crown over GR cypher and TOWER mark, indicating inspection at the Tower of London Armouries.

The lockplate also bears the name “BRASHER”, a documented London lock-maker active during the late 18th century, known for supplying parts and complete arms to the Ordnance.

Key details

Barrel: 9" smoothbore with baluster ring at breech; faint proof marks.

Overall length: 39.5 cm.

Lock: Flintlock mechanism in working order; marked with Crown/GR, TOWER, and maker’s name “BRASHER.”

Furniture: Brass trigger guard, butt cap, and ramrod pipe.

Ramrod: Wooden ramrod with brass tip.

Stock: Walnut with honest wear, period cracks and old repairs commensurate with service. Please see photos.

Condition: Untouched patina to steel with age pitting; brass toned; stock stable with repairs; mechanism cocks and releases correctly (untested for firing).

Notes:

This pistol type was standard issue for cavalry and naval personnel throughout the American Revolutionary War, Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. The clear Crown/GR, TOWER, and maker’s stamp make it a desirable example of a Georgian service pistol, with the added interest of an identifiable London gunsmith.

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Tower Flintlock Pistol to the Georgian era.

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Description

A genuine British military flintlock pistol from the reign of King George III, stamped with the Crown over GR cypher and TOWER mark, indicating inspection at the Tower of London Armouries.

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The lockplate also bears the name “BRASHER”, a documented London lock-maker active during the late 18th century, known for supplying parts and complete arms to the Ordnance.

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fig 1. A Georgian flintlock pistol featuring a carved dark walnut stock, brass butt cap, steel lock plate, and long steel barrel. — fig 1. British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

Key details

Barrel: 9" smoothbore with baluster ring at breech; faint proof marks.

Overall length: 39.5 cm.

Lock: Flintlock mechanism in working order; marked with Crown/GR, TOWER, and maker’s name “BRASHER.”

fig 2. A Georgian flintlock pistol featuring a carved dark walnut stock, brass butt cap, steel lock plate, and long steel barrel. — fig 2. British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

Furniture: Brass trigger guard, butt cap, and ramrod pipe.

Ramrod: Wooden ramrod with brass tip.

Stock: Walnut with honest wear, period cracks and old repairs commensurate with service. Please see photos.

fig 3. A Georgian flintlock pistol featuring a carved dark walnut stock, brass butt cap, steel lock plate, and long steel barrel. — fig 3. British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

Condition: Untouched patina to steel with age pitting; brass toned; stock stable with repairs; mechanism cocks and releases correctly (untested for firing).

Notes:

This pistol type was standard issue for cavalry and naval personnel throughout the American Revolutionary War, Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. The clear Crown/GR, TOWER, and maker’s stamp make it a desirable example of a Georgian service pistol, with the added interest of an identifiable London gunsmith.

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Tower Flintlock Pistol to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1171921

Dealers Internal Ref

at2914005

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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

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A flintlock pistol is a firearm utilising a flint-striking ignition mechanism introduced in the early 17th century, widely produced across Europe throughout the Georgian and Napoleonic eras for military and civilian use.

These firearms were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut for the stock, forged steel or iron for the barrel and lock mechanism, and cast brass or iron for the furniture, including the butt cap and trigger guard.

Authentic examples feature contemporary proof marks, maker stamps, period-appropriate lock construction, natural patination on metal parts, and consistent wear patterns on the wooden stock near handling areas.

A flintlock pistol can be displayed mounted inside a bespoke glass shadow box, set on a dedicated brass display stand upon a desk or sideboard, or incorporated into a wall gallery of historical artifacts.

Keep the item in a humidity-controlled environment, regularly wipe down metal components with a microfibre cloth and specialised gun oil to prevent rust, and apply museum-grade microcrystalline wax to protect the timber stock.

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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

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