American Revolution-period flintlock officer's pistol, dated 1775. 1012 grams, 16" overall length, 10" barrel length. British-style and probably American-made gun with turned brass barrel and ring-turned decorations, engraved flintlock, S-cock hammer, walnut stock brass mounts, decorated buttplate, steel ramrod, and ornately-designed sideplate with faint engraving of 1775 date. Everything in good, working condition; an attractive specimen that was popular with naval officers. With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $900-1200