1800 -1830 Cased Pair Of English Ward Yarmouth (Norfolk) 54 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistols With Screw Off Barrels, Folding Concealed Triggers & Powder Flask. Sn 21364 .54 Muzzleloader

1800 -1830 Cased Pair Of English Ward Yarmouth (Norfolk) 54 Bore Flintlock Traveling Pistols With Screw Off Barrels, Folding Concealed Triggers & Powder Flask. Sn 21364 - 21364

An English Gunmaker named Ward (first name unknown) is recorded as having a shop in Yarmouth, Norfolk between 1800 & 1830 & is known to have made flintlock pistols with folding triggers (see page 104 of English, Irish & Scottish Firearms Makers by A. Merwyn Carey). This is an excellent pair of steel framed flintlock traveling pistols by Ward of Yarmouth. Each pistol measures 7” overall and have 2 ¼” screw off steel barrels. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining and residue consistent with age and use. The actions are signed ‘Ward’ & ‘Yarmouth’ & have engraved Martial banners & arms. The underside of their frames have English black powder proofs. They have steel cocks, sliding safety bolt features and folding concealed triggers. The pistol’s bag shaped wood grips are undamaged. The pistols cock and dry fire as they should. The pistols are complete with later fitted wood case. The centre of the exterior of the lid is inlaid with void brass shield. The front of the case has its original lock, with key that functions correctly. The inside of the case is lined with felt & contoured to snugly fit the pistols and accessories. The compartments contain a copper & brass powder flask with sprung nozzle & the key to the lock. The price for this excellent pair of flintlock pistols includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21364

£975.00