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John Tarles London Holster Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,800.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
John Tarles London Holster Flintlock Pistol
John Tarles was active in London circa 1662 - 1670. Produced without sights, with "J. TARLES" and scroll engraving on top of the barrel and a set of London "GP" and "V" proofs on the left side. The lock plate and hammer are both scroll engraved, with a design of a fire breathing dog on the lock over "TARLES" and a swiveling safety latch behind the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock, with a wooden ramrod, raised carving around the lock, iron inscription plate on the backstrap, engraved trigger guard and scroll engraved buttplate. English walnut.
BBL: 11 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 58
Finish: brown/ blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, showing an aged gray and brown patina with pitting overall. The wood is very good as revarnished, with pressure dents and mild chipping. Mechanically fine.