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THBIrish Pattern 1756 Light Dragoon Pistol
Lot 35
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Feb 25, 2022
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2022-02-25 12:00:00
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Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Skinner is proud to present the William Rose Colonial and Revolutionary War Arms Collection, Part II. The collection documents the evolution of military arms, equipment, and documentary items used in early America. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Irish Pattern 1756 Light Dragoon Pistol, c. 1762, 10 in., .70 caliber round barrel with ring decoration at the breech and traces of proof marks on the top of the barrel; flat double bridled lock with double line border engraving, the pointed tail engraved "TRULOCK/1762," engraved below the faceted pan with crown over "GR" and stamped Irish inverted crown brow arrow government ownership mark, reinforced hammer with double line engraving, steel spring with narrow pointed finial, the inside of the lock plate stamped with a large "T," front of the internal bridle and tumbler have assembly numbers "XVII," and both side nails also marked with assembly number "XVII"; walnut stock with carved plateau around the breech plug tang, the wrist with two large "JE" branded marks; brass furniture including butt cap with long ears cast as two pieces with brazed seam through the center, thumb piece engraved "PB", trigger guard with acorn finial, convex side plate with assembly number "XVII" on the inside surface, and two brass rammer pipes; no rammer; all visible assembly numbers match, stock and breech plug tang are stamped with inventory numbers "WM 1629" likely dating to the late 19th or 20th century, overall lg. 16 in.
Literature: This pistol is illustrated and described in Robert Brooker, British Military Pistols and Associated Edged Weapons (Robert Brooker, 2016), pp. 106-7.
Note: The "WM 1629" mark on the breech plug tang and stock are Irish county firearms registration markings likely dating to the late 19th century.Condition
Condition: Iron is generally bright with mottled spots of pitting; lock engraving is strong, steel has period refacing; stock has scattered dings and dents, old tight crack in the wrist, some retaining pin holes have wood filler patches; brass is toned yellow.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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