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British Brass-Barreled Snap Bayonet Flintlock Pistol by Richards

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British Brass-Barreled Snap Bayonet Flintlock Pistol by Richards
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.60 cal, 10'' octagon barrel with a fair bore. The barrel of this attractive pistol has toned to a pleasant medium goldenrod color remaining partially bright and showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The top flat shows a softened ''LONDON'' while the left flat bears a strong pair of ''(Crown) / P'' proofs and the right side shows a small star stamp and number ''1689''. There is an evident brass liner around the vent hole, perhaps indicating an old reconversion, but all of the lock parts appear antique and nicely made. The snap bayonet is in typical form, measuring six inches with a flute down the top. The bayonet hardware, lockplate and other fittings have mostly toned to a pewter gunmetal patina showing some remnants of cleaned pinprick pitting and old oxidation staining. The lockplate shows some light foliate scrollwork and sun ray embellishments, the center marked ''RICHARDS'' (the ''S'' covered by the chiseled frizzen spring extension, but there upon close scrutiny) and the very generous ovoid triggerguard shows panoply of arms along the bow and nice pineapple extension. The lock is equipped with attractive waterproof pan and bridled roller frizzen. The barrel is secured with a pair of wedges and there is a diamond-shaped monogram plate atop the wrist that shows a faded inscription. The checkered walnut stock remains in about very good plus condition showing a few repaired thin cracks nearer the nose, some thin chips around the triggerguard tang which is not quite perfectly fitted and scattered old dings. The fine checkering shows moderate wear and a simple hickory ramrod is present. The bayonet hardware functions normally and the lock generally seems to function well mechanically except for the sliding safety. An interesting example with desirable snap bayonet. (13B11579-11) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)