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Title Small pistol lock
Nationality English
Period c 1750
Price £90.00

This little lock (just under 10cm long) is representative of a typical mid-18th century handgun lock and, in all probability, would have been carried by an officer or gentleman for personal defence. There are no maker's marks or other indications of origin and this could just possibly be French rather than English.

It is a little bit on the scruffy side. The top jaw and screw have been replaced, somewhere in the 20th century, I suspect. The action works, but the bents of the tumbler are somewhat worn and the sear only holds on full cock. A small matter of adjustment with a needle file would probably sort this out. The screw threads on the lock are still in good order and, apart from the replacement top jaw and screw, everything else is original.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Firearms : Flintlock Pistols : British : 18th Century]

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Wanted to let you know the items arrived today. Great job on the packing. Too often I buy very expensive and irreplaceable items from the UK and they get sent barely packed to protect them from the various postal services - appreciate you going the extra mile to insure it arrived in the shape it left. Thanks again, look forward to doing business with you in the future. Items were very nice, exactly as offered.

M M, USA, 18.03.2010

Just to let you know that the bayonet arrived safely this morning by Royal Mail. I am delighted with it and it will be put to very good use at some forthcoming events.

A F, UK, 23.05.2009

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