Pistol late eighteenth century

30.7 x 18.8 cm (barrel length) | RCIN 67103

John Christie (active 1770)

Description

Flintlock pistol; red steel barrel engraved and chased with foliate scrolls; parcelgilt stock chased with scrolls, lozenges, crowned thistle, medallions on grip engraved with crowned Royal coat of arms and monogram of george III with Garter; pommel in form of two scrolls with rose finial to pricker. Ramrod.

Provenance

This was the late property of HM George III
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection John Christie (active 1770)
(gunsmith)

Search the collection Scotland
(nationality)
Physical properties

Measurements

30.7 x 18.8 cm (barrel length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
References

Other number(s)

Laking AA : Laking, G.F., 1904. The Armoury of Windsor Castle, London – Laking AA 1

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