(A) MORTIMER MANSTOPPER PERCUSSION PISTOL.

(A) MORTIMER MANSTOPPER PERCUSSION PISTOL. This large bore coat pistol has a twist pattern octagon pistol engraved "LONDON" with a pair of inlaid German silver bands and foliate engraving at the breech. Dovetailed German silver front sight and notched rear. Captured ramrod. Floral engraved back action percussion lock signed "MORTIMER". Walnut stock has a checkered bag shaped grip, vacant German silver thumb plate, and engraved steel trigger guard. CONDITION: Good. Iron appears cleaned long ago, now taking on a gray patina with evidence of older oxidation throughout. Stock retains most of its older added finish with some areas of wear, impressions, and a few small holes. Hammer sits somewhat loosely on a contemporary screw. Action in need of adjustment. Frosted bore. An imposing 19th century self protection pistol.Name Value Barrel Length 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore .75 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Mortimer Model Percussion Pistol Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 4 - 3/4", Caliber/Bore, .75 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Mortimer, Model, Percussion Pistol, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£302.73

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