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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked  For His Majesty's Mail Coaches
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Unique J. Harding London Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol Muzzle Marked "For His Majesty's Mail Coaches"

The lock plate is marked "J/HARDING" ahead of the cocking piece and has a sliding hammer safety. The smooth bore brass barrel is marked "J. HARDING BOROUGH LONDON D" on top and "crown/GP" and "crown/V" proofs are stamped on the left side at the breech. The barrel muzzle is signed for His Majesty's mail coaches. The side plate, trigger guard, buttcap and ramrod pipes are also brass. The full length stock has two barrel wedges. The wooden ramrod has a horn tip and a worm. James Harding operated as a London gunmaker from about 1810 to 1833.

Manufacture: English
Model: Flintlock Pistol
BBL: 9 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 62
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Very good plus. The brass has an attractive bright "mustard yellow" appearance and the action has a smooth dark gray patina. The stock is very good with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.