BRASS SCOTTISH ALL METAL FLINT PISTOL SIGNED T. MURDOCH.

BRASS SCOTTISH ALL METAL FLINT PISTOL SIGNED T. MURDOCH. SN NSN. Cal. approx .490. 5-1/4″ round brass swamped bbl has octagonal flare at muzzle. Pistol has unusual all brass construction, except for steel serpentine cock, frizzen and spring. Typical Scottish Miquelet vertical seared flintlock is signed “T. Murdoch” under bridled pan (undoubtedly Thomas Murdoch of Leith, 1781 – 1785). An oval cartouche on top of bag grip is engraved “J. L. 1784”. Pistol also features usual ball trigger, and brass belt hook. Brass is engraved with rudimentary acanthus designs. CONDITION: Fine, showing evidence of much polishing over the years, engraving slightly softened. Mechanically good. 4-48833 MGM215 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2558	$5,175.00	BRASS SCOTTISH ALL METAL FLINT PISTOL SIGNED T. MURDOCH. SN NSN. Cal. approx .490. 5-1/4″ round brass swamped bbl has octagonal flare at muzzle. Pistol has unusual all brass construction, except for steel serpentine cock, frizzen and spring. Typical Scottish Miquelet vertical seared flintlock is signed “T. Murdoch” under bridled pan (undoubtedly Thomas Murdoch of Leith, 1781 – 1785). An oval cartouche on top of bag grip is engraved “J. L. 1784”. Pistol also features usual ball trigger, and brass belt hook. Brass is engraved with rudimentary acanthus designs. CONDITION: Fine, showing evidence of much polishing over the years, engraving slightly softened. Mechanically good. 4-48833 MGM215 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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