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PAIR OF H. W. MORTIMER (LONDON) BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
PAIR OF H. W. MORTIMER (LONDON) BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.
NSN. Cal..595 Bore diameter. 9-1/2" Brass bbls have octagonal breech section transitioning to round with plain wedding band. Tops of bbls are engraved "H. W. Mortimer. London. Gun Maker to His Majesty". Breech irons have integral U-notch rear sights and are lightly floral engraved. Flat chamfered locks with rebated tails have integral pans, bridled friction frizzens, and back sliding safeties intercepting flat chamfered serpentine cocks. "T. W. Mortimer" is engraved on each lockplate under pans. Brass furniture has simple line engraving with a small flourish of arms on trigger guard bows. Scrolled sideplates have starburst. European walnut stocks have bag grips with large checkering with punch-dot centers. Stocks extend to muzzles, and are pinned to bbls at front, with side nails at rear. CONDITION: Good. Brass shows old cleaning which has toned back to bright mustard. Stocks are refinished, sharp edges slightly rounded, and have a number of stress cracks. Locks and frizzens are good. Ramrods are modern dowels. 4-47377 MGM60