BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, CIRCA 1770.

SN NSN. This gun has an interesting history in that it was found in an attic in Darien, CT in 2004. The pistol has typical George III era cipher and is contract marked “GILL” but no date. Markings in stock opposite lock have been removed and according to Mr. Lamb and other students this possibly denotes this gun was possibly captured and used by Continental troops. Regardless, this is a good example of an orig and complete Revolutionary War era Dragoon pistol with 9-1/4″ bbl measuring about 15-1/2″ overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting; brass furniture has medium to dark mustard patina; stock is sound and solid with about a 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair in front of lock and a 1/2″ x 3″ inset piece of wood on top of lock to tail of lock; there is a 3″ crack on right side of forestock from muzzle above pin. 4-51864 JS125 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2497

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
	2497	$0.00	BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, CIRCA 1770. SN NSN. This gun has an interesting history in that it was found in an attic in Darien, CT in 2004. The pistol has typical George III era cipher and is contract marked “GILL” but no date. Markings in stock opposite lock have been removed and according to Mr. Lamb and other students this possibly denotes this gun was possibly captured and used by Continental troops. Regardless, this is a good example of an orig and complete Revolutionary War era Dragoon pistol with 9-1/4″ bbl measuring about 15-1/2″ overall. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting; brass furniture has medium to dark mustard patina; stock is sound and solid with about a 1/2″ x 1/2″ inset repair in front of lock and a 1/2″ x 3″ inset piece of wood on top of lock to tail of lock; there is a 3″ crack on right side of forestock from muzzle above pin. 4-51864 JS125 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2497 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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BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, CIRCA 1770.