VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY 2ND MODEL FLINTLOCK PISTOL
This.54 caliber smoothbore flintlock pistol 2nd Model was made by the Virginia State Armory in Richmond Virginia. It is wedge fastened, has an iron rib under the barrel, a walnut half stock, and a swivel type ramrod with button head. It has a brass ramrod pipe, butt plate and trigger guard. Approximately 4200 made from 1812-1815. They were styled after the Harpers Ferry Model 1805. Features include a 10" round barrel, .54 caliber smooth bore, brass mountings with iron furniture. Gun has swivel type ramrod with period replaced swivel. Virginia is visible on lock and an O stamp on side plate. Three quarter walnut stock is very good with small stress crack on left side and repair on right wrist. Furniture is patina with some age freckling. Considered a secondary martial firearm and seldom seen A
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This.54 caliber smoothbore flintlock pistol 2nd Model was made by the Virginia State Armory in Richmond Virginia. It is wedge fastened, has an iron rib under the barrel, a walnut half stock, and a swivel type ramrod with button head. It has a brass ramrod pipe, butt plate and trigger guard. Approximately 4200 made from 1812-1815. They were styled after the Harpers Ferry Model 1805. Features include a 10" round barrel, .54 caliber smooth bore, brass mountings with iron furniture. Gun has swivel type ramrod with period replaced swivel. Virginia is visible on lock and an O stamp on side plate. Three quarter walnut stock is very good with small stress crack on left side and repair on right wrist. Furniture is patina with some age freckling. Considered a secondary martial firearm and seldom seen A
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