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CLARKSON MARKED BRITISH HEAVY DRAGOON FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
CLARKSON MARKED BRITISH HEAVY DRAGOON FLINTLOCK

PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 13 3/4" w/ faceted transitions. Top of bbl. has a crown over Hartford marking at breech w/ U-219 on the right. Left side has 3 worn proof marks. Banana style lock marked “CLARKSON” who was a gunmaker to ordnance 1723-1728. Pin fastened walnut stock. Brass fittings consist of grotesque mask butt cap, trigger guard, engraved wrist plate, engraved side plate, faceted thimble & single faceted pipe. Replacement hardwood ramrod w/ contrasting tip. CONDITION: metal has faded brown appearance showing light pitting & wear. Dark pitted bore w/ noticeable bulge 8 1/2" from muzzle. Stock has added finish over heavy wear & handling marks. Wrist is broken & repaired, trigger guard tang is broken in the same general area. Forearm section of stock is missing large chips along the bbl. channel w/ cracks at the tip. Sound lock. (01-23047/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.