PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER MOUNTED BRASS CANNON BARREL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOHN PROBIN.

SN NSN. (ca 1775) Cal. approx 50 cal. (.730 Muzzle diameter). Brass 8″ octagon to round bbl has ring turned and flared cannon muzzle. Octagonal portion is engraved with large open scroll. London gun makers proofs and “IP” are stamped on left rear flat. Lightly chamfered lockplate with rebated tail is fitted with integral pan, bridled roller frizzen, and serpentine cock. Lock is fitted with broad back sliding safety. Lockplate and cock are engraved with some scroll with floral highlights. “J. Probin” (Birmingham 1769 – 1800) is on banner under pan. Very fine, dense, root figured European walnut stock with knob grip, has nicely carved drop points, and fine shell behind top tang. It is fitted with nicely detailed silver mounts, some of which have partial hallmarks, but trigger guard has complete hallmarks for Birmingham, sterling, date mark 1773/4, and makers mark “CF” (Charles Freeth). Butt cap is embellished with relief foliate scroll which is repeated on trigger guard finial. A vacant cartouche is at top of grip. Sideplate is of open scrolled acanthus meticulously inlet. Stock is secured to bbl with two side nails. Horn tipped ebony ramrod is in beaded pipe and tail pipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding this gun which has been in his family for many years. CONDITION: Good, showing considerable cleaning. Bbl with sharp edges rounded, and engraving slightly softened, has toned to a gold color. Lock is cleaned to bright silver over considerable light pitting. Stock is very fine with traces of orig finish, and has repairs towards muzzles with 1-1/2″ dutchman set in on left side. Silver is excellent, tarnished with pleasing bright highlights. Lock is fairly crisp. 4-54072 MGM261 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1566

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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	1566	$4,600.00	PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER MOUNTED BRASS CANNON BARREL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOHN PROBIN. SN NSN. (ca 1775) Cal. approx 50 cal. (.730 Muzzle diameter). Brass 8″ octagon to round bbl has ring turned and flared cannon muzzle. Octagonal portion is engraved with large open scroll. London gun makers proofs and “IP” are stamped on left rear flat. Lightly chamfered lockplate with rebated tail is fitted with integral pan, bridled roller frizzen, and serpentine cock. Lock is fitted with broad back sliding safety. Lockplate and cock are engraved with some scroll with floral highlights. “J. Probin” (Birmingham 1769 – 1800) is on banner under pan. Very fine, dense, root figured European walnut stock with knob grip, has nicely carved drop points, and fine shell behind top tang. It is fitted with nicely detailed silver mounts, some of which have partial hallmarks, but trigger guard has complete hallmarks for Birmingham, sterling, date mark 1773/4, and makers mark “CF” (Charles Freeth). Butt cap is embellished with relief foliate scroll which is repeated on trigger guard finial. A vacant cartouche is at top of grip. Sideplate is of open scrolled acanthus meticulously inlet. Stock is secured to bbl with two side nails. Horn tipped ebony ramrod is in beaded pipe and tail pipe. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes regarding this gun which has been in his family for many years. CONDITION: Good, showing considerable cleaning. Bbl with sharp edges rounded, and engraving slightly softened, has toned to a gold color. Lock is cleaned to bright silver over considerable light pitting. Stock is very fine with traces of orig finish, and has repairs towards muzzles with 1-1/2″ dutchman set in on left side. Silver is excellent, tarnished with pleasing bright highlights. Lock is fairly crisp. 4-54072 MGM261 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1566 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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PRE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER MOUNTED BRASS CANNON BARREL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOHN PROBIN.