Description:
British flintlock pistol. 11" round barrel, smooth bore, with three British proof marks. Black walnut handle and full length stock, bird head butt with engraved brass butt plate. 5 1/4" lock plate, marked with a crown, arrow, G R, and TOWER. Flat hammer. Opposing decorative plate and ramrod missing. Is said to have been dropped by one of the Shay rebellionists in passing through South Hadley.
Weight: 36 ozs.

Tags:
firearms

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