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Irish Silver-mounted Flintlock Pistol by Timothy Hughes, Cork. 18-Bore, Mid-18th Century, with Figured Walnut Stock.
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Irish Silver-mounted Flintlock Pistol by Timothy Hughes, Cork. 18-Bore, Mid-18th Century, with Figured Walnut Stock.

18th century
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A fine mid-18th century Irish gentleman’s flintlock pistol, signed T. Hughes (Cork, c. 1737-1783), 18-bore calibre. The three-stage cannon barrel is turned then moulded at the muzzle, the breech becoming polygonal and chased with florets upon the top flats. Beneath the chiselled steel-spring the lock is signed “T Hughes”. The border-engraved steel tang is decorated with foliate ornament and affixed by a screw immediately behind the finial extending over the breech. The walnut stock is moulded and figured, the swelling butt carved in relief with foliage around the tang. Cast and chased silver-mounted furniture includes a pierced foliage side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon and a grotesque-mask butt-cap; steel ramrod-pipes and a later bone-tipped ramrod complete the piece. Some old wear, patination and rusting to the metalwork consistent with age; cock and steel possibly later replacements. Overall a handsome example of an Irish luxury flintlock pistol of the Georgian era, suitable for the display collector of fine arms, British/Irish militaria or decorative furniture.

Condition Note:

Metal surfaces show age-typical patina with moderate corrosion/rust in places; barrel bore state should be assumed unrestored and not guaranteed to fire safely. Stock exhibits shrinkage and minor splitting as expected of 250-plus years of residence; silver mounts remain firmly attached with good detail to the foliate work and mask but retain a mellow tarnish. The action is in working order —please view all images and ask for further detailed photographs or inspection if required.

Timothy Hughes is recorded in Cork between 1737 and 1783. See Stroud 2023, pp. 69-70.

Overall length 32cm

Weight 728 grams

Declaration

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

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SA1176405
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O366/2-662-5
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

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A fine mid-18th century Irish gentleman’s flintlock pistol, signed T. Hughes (Cork, c. 1737-1783), 18-bore calibre.
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The three-stage cannon barrel is turned then moulded at the muzzle, the breech becoming polygonal and chased with florets upon the top flats.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Beneath the chiselled steel-spring the lock is signed “T Hughes”. The border-engraved steel tang is decorated with foliate ornament and affixed by a screw immediately behind the finial extending over the breech. The walnut stock is moulded and figured, the swelling butt carved in relief with foliage around the tang. Cast and chased silver-mounted furniture includes a pierced foliage side-plate, vacant foliate escutcheon and a grotesque-mask butt-cap; steel ramrod-pipes and a later bone-tipped ramrod complete the piece. Some old wear, patination and rusting to the metalwork consistent with age; cock and steel possibly later replacements. Overall a handsome example of an Irish luxury flintlock pistol of the Georgian era, suitable for the display collector of fine arms, British/Irish militaria or decorative furniture.

fig 1. A mid-18th century flintlock pistol featuring a figured walnut stock, steel mechanism, and engraved silver mounts.
fig 1. Irish Silver-mounted Flintlock Pistol by Timothy Hughes, Cork. 18-Bore, Mid-18th Century, with Figured Walnut Stock.

Condition Note:

Metal surfaces show age-typical patina with moderate corrosion/rust in places; barrel bore state should be assumed unrestored and not guaranteed to fire safely. Stock exhibits shrinkage and minor splitting as expected of 250-plus years of residence; silver mounts remain firmly attached with good detail to the foliate work and mask but retain a mellow tarnish. The action is in working order —please view all images and ask for further detailed photographs or inspection if required.

Timothy Hughes is recorded in Cork between 1737 and 1783. See Stroud 2023, pp. 69-70.

Overall length 32cm

Weight 728 grams

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176405
Dealers Internal Ref
O366/2-662-5
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I A mid-18th century flintlock pistol featuring a figured walnut stock, steel mechanism, and engraved silver mounts.

Irish Silver-mounted Flintlock Pistol by Timothy Hughes, Cork. 18-Bore, Mid-18th Century, with Figured Walnut Stock.

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A mid-18th century flintlock pistol featuring a figured walnut stock, steel mechanism, and engraved silver mounts.
Irish Silver-Mounted Flintlock Pistol by Timothy Hughes, Cork. 18-Bore, Mid-18th Century, with figured Walnut stock.
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A mid-18th century flintlock pistol featuring a figured walnut stock, steel mechanism, and engraved silver mounts.
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  • ObjectAntique Firearms
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Silver, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut stock, Engraved silver butt cap, Turned steel barrel, Flintlock mechanism

This mid-18th century Georgian flintlock pistol by Timothy Hughes of Cork has an 18-bore calibre and a warm brown figured walnut stock. The steel three-stage cannon barrel turns and moulds at the muzzle before becoming polygonal and chased with florets on the top flats. A chiselled steel-spring sits above the lock bearing the signature "T Hughes", and a border-engraved steel tang features foliate ornament secured by a screw behind the finial. Cast and chased silver mounts comprise a pierced foliage side-plate, a vacant foliate escutcheon, and an engraved grotesque-mask butt-cap. Steel ramrod-pipes hold a later bone-tipped ramrod beneath the barrel. Old wear, patination, and rusting appear across the metalwork, alongside a mellow tarnish on the silver and shrinkage in the walnut stock. Measuring 32 cm in overall length, the piece fits neatly into a gentleman's library for display upon a bookshelf. Collectors of antique firearms and Georgian militaria place this item securely within a study or cabinet display setting.

FAQs

A flintlock mechanism produces a spark by striking a piece of flint against a steel frizzen, which ignites priming powder to fire the main charge.

Pistols from this period were typically constructed with forged steel barrels and lockwork, walnut or fruitwood stocks, and mounts fashioned from brass, iron, or silver.

Authenticity is evaluated through period-correct lock mechanisms, silver hallmarks, maker inscriptions on the lockplate or barrel, and hand-cut thread profiles.

Antique flintlock pistols are frequently displayed on custom brass stands within bookshelves, mounted inside museum-quality shadow boxes, or positioned on executive desks.

Preservation involves maintaining a stable humidity level, applying microcrystalline wax to wooden stocks, and keeping steel components light oiled to prevent oxidation.
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