English Flintlock Trade Pistol by Sharpe, First Quarter 19th C

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Flat lockplate with line border and tulip design behind cock; with a crown over “NR” and marked “SHARPE” (1800-1840). Flat cock with beveled edges and line border. 8" round .58 cal. barrel with Birmingham proofs, a series of stars, and marked “EXTRA/SHARPE/PROOF at breech; tang with line border and broad arrow stamp. Brass furniture includes butt cap, ramrod thimbles, and sideplate and trigger guard with engraved snowflake design. Silver wrist escutcheon crudely engraved with letters “CF”. Walnut stock with small crack on fore end; wood ramrod. Metal parts cleaned. These early trade pistols were highly prized by the Indian tribes. Tom Richards Collection.

Item Details

Reference #:
TR1018
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Military Issued Firearms & Accessories
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
ca. 1810
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
VG
Material