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English Queen Anne Flintlock Turn-off Pistol, Thomas Henshaw, London. Circa 1720–1735.
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English Queen Anne Flintlock Turn-off Pistol, Thomas Henshaw, London. Circa 1720–1735.

18th century
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The early 18th-century flintlock pistol has a rounded lockplate neatly signed “T Henshaw”, the maker recorded as an active London gunmaker of the early Georgian period. Fitted with a 5.5 inch cannon-form screw-off barrel with visible threaded joint at the breech, smooth-bored, and retaining good definition to the baluster ring mouldings.

The pistol has engraved brass mounts, including trigger guard, butt plate, and a shaped wrist escutcheon, all showing attractive early 18th-century engraving.

The walnut grip is well-shaped with correct Queen Anne form and pleasing patination. Action functioning; metal and wood with honest age wear consistent with period.

A strong signature, good screw-off barrel and original brass furniture.

A scarce and genuine example of a Queen Anne pistol by a recognised London maker.

Overall length: 31cm.

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

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Description
The early 18th-century flintlock pistol has a rounded lockplate neatly signed “T Henshaw”, the maker recorded as an active London gunmaker of the early Georgian period. Fitted with a 5.
“
5 inch cannon-form screw-off barrel with visible threaded joint at the breech, smooth-bored, and retaining good definition to the baluster ring mouldings.
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fig 1. An 18th-century English Queen Anne flintlock turn-off pistol featuring an engraved steel mechanism, round steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and a brass butt cap.
fig 1. English Queen Anne Flintlock Turn-off Pistol, Thomas Henshaw, London. Circa 1720–1735.

The pistol has engraved brass mounts, including trigger guard, butt plate, and a shaped wrist escutcheon, all showing attractive early 18th-century engraving.

The walnut grip is well-shaped with correct Queen Anne form and pleasing patination. Action functioning; metal and wood with honest age wear consistent with period.

A strong signature, good screw-off barrel and original brass furniture.

A scarce and genuine example of a Queen Anne pistol by a recognised London maker.

Overall length: 31cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1179217
Dealers Internal Ref
PN2501
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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English Queen Anne Flintlock Turn-off Pistol, Thomas Henshaw, London. Circa 1720–1735.

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An 18th-century English Queen Anne flintlock turn-off pistol featuring an engraved steel mechanism, round steel barrel, dark walnut stock, and a brass butt cap.
English Queen Anne flintlock turn-off pistol, Thomas Henshaw, London. Circa 1720–1735.
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A Queen Anne pistol is an 18th-century British flintlock firearm featuring a screw-barrel mechanism that detaches at the breech to allow direct loading of powder and ball. Named after Queen Anne of Great Britain, this design eliminated the need for a ramrod and provided a tighter gas seal upon firing.

These firearms were typically constructed using forged iron or steel for the barrel and lock mechanism, dense carved dense walnut for the stock, and brass or silver for decorative mountings and butt caps.

Authentic period examples generally display gunmaker proof marks on the breech, a turn-off barrel design, an integral box lock housing the cock and steel, and an un-jointed walnut drop grip shaped to fit the hand.

Historic firearms are best displayed securely within a glass shadow box or mounted on a bespoke metal stand positioned on a library desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf within a traditional or eclectic interior.

Metal components should be kept free of moisture and protected with a light coat of conservation-grade microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation, while the wooden stock should be maintained in a humidity-controlled environment away from direct heat sources.
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