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English flintlock pistol signed Ramsford, circa about 1760 to 1780. The pistol measures 15-5/8" o

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD
English flintlock pistol signed Ramsford,  circa about 1760 to 1780.  The pistol  measures 15-5/8  o
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English flintlock pistol signed Ramsford, circa about 1760 to 1780. The pistol measures 15-5/8" overall with 9-1/8" iron barrel, brass mounted full stocked, approximately .69 cal. smooth bore. The metal surfaces show light to nearly heavy scattered erosion and surface pitting with a dark patina. The pistol is in its original flintlock configuration with correct parts. The stock shows some well done restorationand light refinish. The sideplate is pierced in a scroll design, the butt cap shows a grotesque mask, the stock is nicely carved around the tang in the form of a leaf. An original to-the-period ramrod is included.Just the type pistol carried by officers from the French and Indian War period to the American Revolution. Est.: $750-$1,500