{"product_id":"1842-pattern-private-purchase-sea-service-pistol-by-g-h-daw","title":"1842 Pattern Private Purchase Sea Service Pistol By G H Daw","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century English Private Purchase\/Contract Sea Service Percussion Cap Pistol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to the dimensions of an 1842 Pattern Sea Service percussion cap pistol in 0.58\" calibre, this appears to be a private commission piece made by George Daw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries none of the regulation stamps, but the barrel is stamped with Birmingham Proof Marks and the number 25. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also carries the name \"George H Daw, 57 Threadneedle Street London\".  The lock is also engraved with \"G H Daw\".  I haven't been able to find out  a great deal about George Daw, but I do have this;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1829 and passed away in 1892 he was both a Gunmaker and a Retailer.  According to his trade labels the business was established in 1780, so it would appear that he came from a line of Gunmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe went into Partnership with John Witton in 1851 to form Witton Daw \u0026amp; Co and they operated from 82 Old Broad Street before moving to Threadneedle Street in 1852\/53.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems he took control of the Company in 1860 which is when he started making his pieces G H Daw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock on this piece is in lovely condition with a smooth and dark finish showing no visible signs or corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is both strong and smooth with the action being very crisp in half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel shares the same patina but does have some very light pitting in areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is free of splits and cracks but is heavily marked with small bruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally the brasswork has a lovely dark, clean patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of an Officers private purchase piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 15cm, Overall length 29.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54176095109448,"sku":"488","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/488.1.jpg?v=1790758054","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/1842-pattern-private-purchase-sea-service-pistol-by-g-h-daw","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}