Original English Flintlock Overcoat Pistol with Octagonal Brass Barrel - Circa 1775-1800 U.S. Helmets/Hats was sold at auction in

was sold at auction in November 2016 by Bonhams for $20

and marked with a lovely regimental emblem

measuring 23 inches long

Obviously there was room for improvement

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Original English Flintlock Overcoat Pistol with Octagonal Brass Barrel - Circa 1775-1800 U.S. Helmets/Hats was sold at auction inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a real sleeper! Here we have a very nice English flintlock overcoat pistol, dating to 1775 1800. It measures about 9 1 2 inches overall, and is fitted with a lovely 5 inch long brass octagonal barrel. We are offering it in as found condition, as this came straight from an attic in remarkably fine condition. The breech end of the barrel has British Birmingham proof marks, the usual CROWN over "Crossed