2526 BRITISH TOWER 1839 PATTERN COAST GUARD PERCUSSION

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This item SOLD at 2025 Apr 01 @ 15:15UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 200.00 USD
Estimated at 400.00 - 600.00 USD
PISTOL. Cal. 67. NSN. Bbl. 6". 1839 Pattern percussion pistol mfg. by Tower for the British Coast Guard. The lockplate is marked with a Crown/GR at the center, with "TOWER" marked at the tail beneath the half-cock safety bar. Bbl. exhibits various British proofs. Right side of stock is marked with an Arrow/BO at the wrist. Iron lock, hammer, bbl., and hinged ramrod, with brass butt, trigger guard, ramrod ferrule, and nosecap. Underside of trigger guard is carved "VI" on the lower tang and "XI" on the forward tang, with "XI" also carved into the stock, just ahead of the trigger guard. 1-piece wood stock exhibits a thick brown lacquer finish, with traces of the wood grain present in a couple of areas. Lanyard loop is of contemporary mfg., with the swivel being original. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a gray patina overall, with areas of oxidation, dark age related discoloration, and pitting present overall. Brass parts retain a pleasing mellow patina. Bore exhibits areas of dark pitting throughout. Action functions appropriately when cycled by hand, and holds at both half and full cock. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage. Stock exhibits a crack on the left side at the top and bottom of the screw, with a large crack present on the right side that runs from the nosecap to the ramrod ferrule. (01-26190/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.