An 18-Bore New Land Pattern Flintlock Service Pistol Circa 1800 With browned barrel and tang, case-hardened flat bevelled lock with 'GR' crowned and 'Tower' across the tail, the latter sparsely engraved with foliage, case-hardened ring-neck cock engraved en suite, figured full stock stamped with inspector's marks, Ordnance Storekeeper's mark dated 1800 above the tail of the lock, and with initials 'TP' behind the side-plate, regulation brass mounts, stirrup ramrod, and in fine condition retaining most of its browned and case-hardened finish, King's proof marks 22.8 cm. barrel Footnotes: Bonhams 19793 lot 274 18th April 2011. Literature: Norman Dixon, Georgian Pistols ..., 1971, p. 160, probably g For a group of similar pistols see Christie's London, Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 8 November 1995, lots 206-211 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing