British Flintlock Carbine, ca. 1800

Description

Featuring flat lockplate with pointed tail, marked only with a star over “D” behind the pan;
flat ring-neck cock. Tapering 24″ round barrel of approximately .75 caliber with stamped
British view and proof marks and an “S” on the breech. Barrel fitted for captive swivel
ramrod, now no longer attached. Walnut “Brown Bess” style full stock with brass trigger
guard, side plate, butt plate, and ramrod thimble. Steel ramrod with button tip. Metal parts
with light pitting, heavier at the breech, and dark patina; brass with dark golden brown
patina. Stock with expertly repaired forestock and 1 ½” crack forward of lockplate.
Mechanically very good, the lock with strong mainspring. Overall length 40″.