{"product_id":"very-early-new-land-pattern-dragoon-pistol-with-a-contract-or-replacement-lock","title":"Very Early New Land Pattern Dragoon Pistol With A Contract Or Replacement Lock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEarly 19th Century Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol With Government Inspection Stamps But Non Standard Lock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting piece with the stock stamped with several Inspectors stamps and the Storekeepers stamp dated 1800, but made to the New Land Pattern with its swivel ramrod, but with a good fitting non official lock with simple floral decoration and a swan neck cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is stamped with the correct Crown GR and Broad Arrow and the Crowned Crossed Sceptres and the captive ramrod has an off centre stamped Crown Inspection stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally the stock is stamped RC next to the sideplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork has an uneven aged patina and has some pitting across most areas (although the barrel is pretty good except for by the touchhole).  The brasswork has a pleasant uncleaned patina with a few spots of darker staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut stock has a lovely smooth feel to it and has several areas of bruising and some splits.  Two where the ramrod enters the stock (a common fault) and a couple around the rear of the lock.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good and the action is fine in half and full position, although I wouldn't call it crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been a tricky one to try and classify.  Were Ordnance approved parts sent to Birmingham to be finished with a commercial lock under the emergency contract in 1799\/1800 when the UK was so desperately short of arms, or did this hard working service pistol simply require a replacement lock at some point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double line border on the lock has a military look to it and it fits well, so I am thinking that the lock is original to the pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 23cm, Overall length 39cm.\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":53358063386952,"sku":"438","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/438.1.jpg?v=1782225425","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/very-early-new-land-pattern-dragoon-pistol-with-a-contract-or-replacement-lock","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}