ENGLISH W. & G. CHANCE FLINTLOCK PISTOL

SERIAL NUMBER: N/A, BARREL: 13" CALIBER: .65, MFG: Late 18th century. This flintlock pistol was manufactured by William Chance a English gunmaker with a significant presence in Brimingham and London. He produced firearms in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This pistol features a 13" octagon / round barrel, full length walnut stock and brass hardware. The lock is marked W & G Chance and the barrel is marked London on the top flat. The lock, trigger guard, side plate, tang and butt plate are engraved. CONDITION: Very Good. The pistol is in original flintlock configuration and the lock action works properly. Mostly smooth metal with scattered light pitting. The brass has a mellow patina. The walnut stock has been lightly sanded at one time. The loading rod is likely a replacement and the bore has light frosting. An impressive looking flintlock pistol that measures 19" overall. ANTIQUE