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A RARE NOCK SCREWLESS FLINTLOCK MECHANISM

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Made under contract to the British military between 1797-98, and marked TOWER beneath a crowned broad arrow. An ingeniously-designed mechanism made without screws, the cock enclosed by the lockplate. Late 18th century.Very light pitting, period repair to sear and pan protector.Functional. For further information, see H. L. Blackmore, British Military Firearms 1650-1850, London, Greenhill, 1964, pp. 107-110. Overall length 14.5 cm. Condition III

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