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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol
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H. Crisp Marked Flintlock Pistol

The cocking piece and lock plate have a floral scroll engraving and the lock plate is marked "H. CRISP" ahead of the cocking piece. The left side of the barrel is stamped with three proofs (illegible) at the breech. The pistol has steel furniture including the two ramrod pipes. The buttcap has a floral scroll engraving and the trigger guard has an urn finial. The stock has a pierced serpentine side plate and a thumb escutcheon. The wooden ramrod has a brass tip. H. Crisp is likely Henry Crisp of London.

Manufacture: English
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 10 3/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Good as partially refinished (barrel). The shortened barrel retains nearly all of the brown finish and the remaining metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina. Mild pitting is present overall. The stock is good with a wood filled repair and a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.