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c 1730-1740 British Military Dragoon Variant Pattern Flintlock Holster Pistol

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c 1730-1740 British Military Dragoon Variant Pattern Flintlock Holster Pistol
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c. 1730-1740 British Military Contract Heavy Dragoon Variant Pattern Flintlock Holster Pistol made by “I Watkin” London
c. 1730-1740, British Military Contract Heavy Dragoon Variant Pattern Flintlock Holster Pistol by “I Watkin,” London, Very Fine.
Rare early British Military Contract Heavy Dragoon Variant Pattern Flintlock Holster Pistol made by “I WATKIN”. It has a 12", .65 caliber (carbine bore) round steel barrel with two London Private Proofs and a "CROWN over F" (foreigners mark). Its wooden Stock has been repaired at the wrist, and the forend stabilized (restored) from the action of wood worms a couple centuries ago which adds to its appearance and authenticity. Brass furniture, measuring to 18.5" in overall length in good working order.