1832 BRITISH SEA SERVICE HOLSTER PISTOL NAVY PERCUSSION 65 CAL

For  your consideration SCARCE  Georgian period Sea service pistol Percussion pistol. The stock is fully stocked in what appears to be walnut.

There is a brass plate at the fore-end, a brass trigger guard, buttcap and single ramrod pipe. The stock is symmetrically shaped on each side.

An iron ramrod is fitted to the swivel stirrup below the muzzle. 

 The barrel is of circular section, smoothbore, orignally browned . I think It's Calibre of  0.65in.

Inscribed on the barrel are three Enfield view and proof marks.

Inscribed on the lock is a 'Crown Motif' over 'WR', a 'Crown Motif' over an arrow (Enfield) and 'ENFIELD' at the back.

On the stock there is a Board of Ordnance mark (top rear of lock) and a fleur de lys near side. Nail mark(?) over 'MA' over '1118'.

The identification, dates  It seems likely that this pistol was made towards the end of William IV's reign. Circa 1832 - 1837.

All original, unrestored.