{"product_id":"lovely-officers-private-commission-percussion-cap-pistol","title":"Lovely Officers Private Commission Percussion Cap Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003e19th Century English Half Stocked Officers Pistol Converted From Flintlock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive half stocked percussion cap Officers pistol converted from flintlock with carving to the butt that is very \"Mortimer-esque\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" round barrel is 0.65\" calibre and along with Tower Proof marks, has the Crown GR with the Broad Arrow denoting it to be a Government firearm. It is also decorated with an attractive sunburst design and foliate engraving on the barrel tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock, hammer and nipple are crisply engraved with a floral design (except the nipple which mimics the sunburst design on the barrel, or perhaps the carving on the butt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard is likewise engraved with a shield surrounded by foliate sprays, but it is not quite as crisp as the engraving elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe half stocked walnut is in good condition with no splits or cracks and just the usual bruises one would expect from a piece of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has silver (white metal) flourishes in the form of a forend cap, barrel wedge surrounds and a shield shaped escutheon at the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a finely hatched grip and the carving on the butt is very similar to that of some Mortimer pistols that I have seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ramrod is ebony with brass at either end (one end having the \"worm\" unloading tool).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is minor corrosion pitting across the barrel, but overall I would say that the steelwork is in good condition with the mainspring being strong and the action being crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only damage to the steelwork that I can see is on the hammer where it has been \"nibbled\" where it struck the percussion cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome Government piece.....shame it is not signed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 20.5cm, Overall length 35cm.\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","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52998621397320,"sku":"412","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/412.1.jpg?v=1777390817","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/lovely-officers-private-commission-percussion-cap-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}