{"product_id":"merchant-or-privateer-flintlock-musketoon","title":"Merchant Or Privateer Flintlock Musketoon","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th\/Early 19th Century British Naval Musketoon With A 0.75\" Calibre 16.5\" Long Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting and I believe quite scarce part of the ships armoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it carries the Crowned GR with Broad Arrow (not very clear) and Tower Stamp on the barrel, the large lock is not Government issue but looks like a contract type flintlock on which I can find no identifying stamps or engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does carry some elements of the sea service brasswork though which makes me believe that it is a ship borne weapon rather than a very short cavalry type carbine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good (maybe a little on the weak side) and the action is smooth and crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork all has a lovely patina and the iron ramrod sits snuggly in place, although it is rather bent.  The walnut stock is in good condition with no cracks or splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are just a few bruises and one area of filler just in front of the lock, although it is a good repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and interesting piece of British Naval history from the golden age of sail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 42cm, Overall length 81.5cm.\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","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53855039455560,"sku":"463","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/463.1.jpg?v=1787134283","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/merchant-or-privateer-flintlock-musketoon","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}