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Early 19th C. English FL Pistol, by Ronalds

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Early 19th C. English FL Pistol, by Ronalds
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early 19th Century English Flintlock Pistol, by Ronalds, Canterbury, .56 cal., 9'' octagonal barrel, bright finish, full-length walnut stock, with iron furniture. Lockplate marked ''Ronalds'', top of barrel marked ''Canterbury'', with ''(crown)/(crossed swords)'' proofmarks. Lightly engraved lockplate, breech plug and tang, with unmarked silver shield-shaped escutcheon at wrist. Condition is very good with moderate carbon spotting to exposed portion of barrel, darkening to both hammer and case hardened portion of lockplate. Ramrod ferrules with moderate corrosion as even overall pitting. Left pommel portion of grip with mild knackering. Action and bore are good. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)