{"product_id":"stunning-over-under-flintlock-tap-action-pistol-with-folding-bayonet-by-gill","title":"Stunning Over \u0026 Under Flintlock Tap Action Pistol With Folding Bayonet By Gill","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th\/Early 19th Century English Flintlock Tap Action Pistol With Folding Bayonet Signed Gill, Richmond.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith much of its original blued case hardening remaining, very fine engraving and white metal (silver) stud and wire inlay, this is a top quality pistol in lovely condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is profusely engraved with rope border work, sunburst and Stand of Arms designs with an oval cartouche on each side, one signed \"Gill\", the other with \"Richmond\".  Even the frizen is nicely engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bevel edged slab sided one piece walnut grip has a rich dark colour and very few blemishes.  It is also inlaid with silver (white metal) along the bevelled edge and all down the spine of the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast the barrels are completely free of decoration and proof marks and much of their original browning has worn off.   Being the business end of this piece I am not really surprised, although following the condition of the rest of the pistol, both barrels are free of pitting and visible corrosion and the sprung bayonet still operates and locks exactly as it was designed to, with the trigger guard sliding smoothly backwards to release the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProceed with caution  with the bayonet as the spring is very strong and if not restrained the blade will snap forward with no small amount of energy and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action in both half and full position is crisp and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tap action, frizen and top mounted safety catch also all operate smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top quality pistol in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel lengths 7.5cm, Overall length 20.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non fu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003enctioning, 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":53901659406664,"sku":"466","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/466.1.jpg?v=1787656581","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/stunning-over-under-flintlock-tap-action-pistol-with-folding-bayonet-by-gill","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}