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SCOTTISH ALL METAL PISTOL WITH RAM'S HORN BUTT,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
SCOTTISH ALL METAL PISTOL WITH RAM'S HORN BUTT,

BELT HOOK, & LOCKPLATE MARKED "RG". Cal. 55. NSN. Bbl. 6 1/2" having typical Scottish styling w/ fluted rear section transitioning to rnd. & then to octagonal at muzzle & features some rudimentary geometric engraving. Flintlock w/ rounded serpentine cock, integral pan, bridled friction frizzen & feather spring w/ long spear finial has Miquelet type sear as often found on Scottish pistols. Lockplate has likely maker's stamp "RG". All metal frame ends in ram's horn butt w/ pricker having a ball head matching classic ball shaped trigger. A belt hook w/ piercings on base is affixed to left side, & stock has some engraving matching the style of that found on bbl., including ovals on sides of grip w/ floral centers. Turned steel ramrod mounts through single pipe. CONDITION: good. All metal parts cleaned to silver gray w/ considerable pitting found on bbl. & lock. Engraving is getting thin. Bore is dark & pitted. Lock is operable. (01-21374/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.