REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH DRAGOON PISTOL, 17th LIGHT DRAGOONS.

SN NSN. This is a fine example of a regulation 1760 dated British Light Dragoon pistol with 9″ bbl and 65 cal, 15-1/2″ overall. The lock is marked by the contractor “VERNON, 1760”. Lock also has GR cipher with crown and broad arrow. Bbl is marked “17 DRAGs” designating the 17th Light Dragoons. 17th Light Dragons arrived in Boston from Ireland in 1775 and were involved in many actions of the Revolutionary War around Boston including a detachment supporting British troops at Bunker Hill. The 17th took part in other actions throughout the war and was brigaded with the infamous Col. Tarleton, portrayed as villian in Mel Gibson’s movie “The Patriot”, in actions in South Carolina and Georgia. The 17th stayed in America until King George had been induced to concede the independence of the United States and in 1783 the 17th Light Dragoons embarked from New York and returned to Ireland where it was then stationed again. This is a beautiful survivor of the Revolutionary War which appears orig and complete. There is a pair of lightly scratched initials in the stock which appear to read “ZW”. We wonder if this could have been a Dragoon serving in this famous British Cavalry regiment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Metal is grey overall with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts show yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with smooth, old varnished surface; lock markings are quite discernible as can be seen in photos; other markings are discernible as can be seen in photos. Gun functions mechanically well. Ramrod appears replaced. 4-51863 JS95 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2496

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2496	$19,550.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH DRAGOON PISTOL, 17th LIGHT DRAGOONS. SN NSN. This is a fine example of a regulation 1760 dated British Light Dragoon pistol with 9″ bbl and 65 cal, 15-1/2″ overall. The lock is marked by the contractor “VERNON, 1760”. Lock also has GR cipher with crown and broad arrow. Bbl is marked “17 DRAGs” designating the 17th Light Dragoons. 17th Light Dragons arrived in Boston from Ireland in 1775 and were involved in many actions of the Revolutionary War around Boston including a detachment supporting British troops at Bunker Hill. The 17th took part in other actions throughout the war and was brigaded with the infamous Col. Tarleton, portrayed as villian in Mel Gibson’s movie “The Patriot”, in actions in South Carolina and Georgia. The 17th stayed in America until King George had been induced to concede the independence of the United States and in 1783 the 17th Light Dragoons embarked from New York and returned to Ireland where it was then stationed again. This is a beautiful survivor of the Revolutionary War which appears orig and complete. There is a pair of lightly scratched initials in the stock which appear to read “ZW”. We wonder if this could have been a Dragoon serving in this famous British Cavalry regiment. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Metal is grey overall with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts show yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with smooth, old varnished surface; lock markings are quite discernible as can be seen in photos; other markings are discernible as can be seen in photos. Gun functions mechanically well. Ramrod appears replaced. 4-51863 JS95 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2496 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH DRAGOON PISTOL, 17th LIGHT DRAGOONS.