Original British Flintlock Brass Barrel Pistol for the Fur Trade by R. Ashmore circa 1768 - 1775 French Helmets Q68 indicating that indicating manufacture

Q68 indicating that indicating manufacture by Quist in Esslingen

and a number 102 under the rear lock screw

in the Pacific theater

He was most likely reassigned in order to get a billet on a troop ship back to the U

The wood stock is carved with shell and leaf patterns but not as delicately as would have been expected from a top quality maker

Original British Flintlock Brass Barrel Pistol for the Fur Trade by R. Ashmore circa 1768 - 1775 French Helmets Q68 indicating that indicating manufactureOriginal Item: Only One Available. Specifically produced in England for the North American Fur Trade, this is a Flintlock Trade pistol intended for the use of the Trappers and the Native American population as well. The brass barrel has British London proof marks, both the Crown V "Viewed" marking as well as the Crown CP definitive black powder proof. The lock plate is marked clearly with R. ASHMORE WARRANTED. Research indicates that this maker worked