Antique 1800's Matched Set English Flintlocks Open to Offers.
- Category
- Firearms Muzzleloaders
- Classification
- No PAL Required
- Action
- Single-shot
- Condition
- Excellent
- Manufacturer
- (other)
- Caliber
- 54 cal. muzzle loader
- Capacity
- 1
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
54 cal. 5.5 in Octagonal barrel with attached ram rod.
Lock and Barrel engraved Clark London
From Google
"Clark of Holborn, London" refers to a family of gunmakers, primarily John Clark and Wattell Clark, who operated in the Holborn area of London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries (roughly 1760s–1815). They were well-regarded makers of high-quality flintlock pistols, sporting guns, and blunderbusses.
Key Details on Clark of Holborn:
• Key Individuals & Locations:
o John Clark: Apprenticed in the 1750s, became free of the Gunmakers Company in 1766, and had a shop near Leather Lane, Holborn.
o Wattell Clark: Apprenticed to John Clark in 1770, Free of the Gunmakers Company in 1785. He established his business at 133 High Holborn (Holborn Within Bars) and moved to 43 High Holborn in 1797.
o Succession: Wattell Clark operated until around 1815, at which point the business was sold to James Stevens.
o They produced high-end, often silver-mounted or gilt-decorated sporting weapons.
o Known for specialized items like "New Invented Breech & Pan" flintlock pistols.
o They were considered makers of fine firearms, with some pieces featuring gilded military trophies and refined walnut stocks.
Strong action, holds at half cock, strong spark
Open to offers and trades. All I can do is politely say no.
Shipping available on buyer.
