A 25 BORE 1801 PATTERN LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, DATED 1805

A 25 BORE 1801 PATTERN LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, DATED 1805 of regulation type, the barrel struck with Tower view and proof marks on the left of the breech, tang struck with a crown mark, border-engraved lock with 'Tower' on the tail, 'GR' crowned and crowned broad arrow government ownership mark beneath the pan, fitted with ring-neck cock, full stock (areas of light bruising, old repairs), stamped with the date and government ownership mark behind the lock, brass mounts, and iron belt hook struck with a crowned '6' (associated ramrod). 31.0 cm barrel Provenance Acquired by the owner's father circa 1970.