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Ornate flintlock pistol signed H. W. Mortimer, made for Eastern market with beautiful and unusual

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Ornate flintlock pistol signed H. W.  Mortimer, made for Eastern market with  beautiful and unusual
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Ornate flintlock pistol signed H. W. Mortimer, made for Eastern market with beautiful and unusual gold and silver decoration in multi colors. The pistol measures 19" overall with 12-1/2" canonbarrel of approx. .69 caliber smooth bore. The lock and barrel show hand-hammered silver overlay which is chiseled in the form of stands of arms, wreaths, florals, swords, armor, and then trimmed in gold which is inat least two different colors. The workmanship is of very high quality and is by an English master. The gun is stocked in burled walnut made without a ramrod and is nicely carved and molded. The triggerguard is ornate silver (cast), the pistol is fitted with a single set trigger and is its original flintlock state with correct top jaw and small parts. The pistol remains in near fine condition with just some slight marks in thestock and no cleaning to the lock, barrel, or mounts. The decorations are all in fine condition and completely intact. The barrel also shows within the decoration at the mid-point of the barrel "H. W. Mortimer /