PAIR OF H. W. MORTIMER (LONDON) BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS.

PAIR OF H. W. MORTIMER (LONDON) BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal..595 Bore diameter. 9-1/2″ Brass bbls have octagonal breech section transitioning to round with plain wedding band. Tops of bbls are engraved “H. W. Mortimer. London. Gun Maker to His Majesty”. Breech irons have integral U-notch rear sights and are lightly floral engraved. Flat chamfered locks with rebated tails have integral pans, bridled friction frizzens, and back sliding safeties intercepting flat chamfered serpentine cocks. “T. W. Mortimer” is engraved on each lockplate under pans. Brass furniture has simple line engraving with a small flourish of arms on trigger guard bows. Scrolled sideplates have starburst. European walnut stocks have bag grips with large checkering with punch-dot centers. Stocks extend to muzzles, and are pinned to bbls at front, with side nails at rear. CONDITION: Good. Brass shows old cleaning which has toned back to bright mustard. Stocks are refinished, sharp edges slightly rounded, and have a number of stress cracks. Locks and frizzens are good. Ramrods are modern dowels. 4-47377 MGM60 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1533	$4,312.50	PAIR OF H. W. MORTIMER (LONDON) BRASS MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal..595 Bore diameter. 9-1/2″ Brass bbls have octagonal breech section transitioning to round with plain wedding band. Tops of bbls are engraved “H. W. Mortimer. London. Gun Maker to His Majesty”. Breech irons have integral U-notch rear sights and are lightly floral engraved. Flat chamfered locks with rebated tails have integral pans, bridled friction frizzens, and back sliding safeties intercepting flat chamfered serpentine cocks. “T. W. Mortimer” is engraved on each lockplate under pans. Brass furniture has simple line engraving with a small flourish of arms on trigger guard bows. Scrolled sideplates have starburst. European walnut stocks have bag grips with large checkering with punch-dot centers. Stocks extend to muzzles, and are pinned to bbls at front, with side nails at rear. CONDITION: Good. Brass shows old cleaning which has toned back to bright mustard. Stocks are refinished, sharp edges slightly rounded, and have a number of stress cracks. Locks and frizzens are good. Ramrods are modern dowels. 4-47377 MGM60 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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