Description Scarse English (doglock) pistol Circa 1645. Overall length approx. 22.3/4 in., tapetred round steel barrel approx. 13.7/8 in. Barrel to a pleasing shiny steel finish with darker rust speckles. The steel lock, trigger and trigger-guard, side-plate, ramrod tip, ramrod pipes, butt plate etc also all to a pleasing shiny steel finishwith darker rust speckles. barrel and lock-plate with an “A” over a crown (but I am not sue whether this might be a later addition?). Dark-brown wooden stock with dings and wear throughout. The wooden ramrod is broken at vthe end opposite the steel tip.The pistol has a good strong action spring but the sear must be worn as it is not locking currently. A very scarse and desirable mid 1640s pistol rarely encountered for sale. In good overall condition. Additional information and photographs on request As a 100 year old obsolete calibre/ antique firearm no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. NB A FIREARMS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO OWN THIS PISTOL FOR SHOOTING Additional information and photographs on request Firearms Certificate Not Required. NOTE: hand written age declaration required with payment via cash (insured postage please), cheque, postal order or money order. Credit/Debit Card: Delta, Electron, JCB, Maestro, Mastercard, Pin Train, Solo, UK Maestro or VISA We cannot accept Paypal payments for edged weapon stock. Please call 01538 702738 to arrange payment and collection
