Collections of Antique Art & Weaponry, June 3
Lot 251:
Old copy East India Company Marked New Land Pattern British Cavalry Flintlock Pistol, made circa the early 1800s in London, England. Introduced in 1796 and in widespread production by 1802, the New Land Cavalry Pistol provided one model of pistol for all of Britain’s cavalry units such as the Royal Horse Artillery. Initially it started out with a rounded brass butt, but this soon gave way to a flat butt with a lanyard ring, as is this one. The ring on the later pistols allowed the pistol to be attached to the cavalryman’s equipment and not be lost in the heat of battle. The famous East India Company made many of these for British Cavalry serving in India, who in turn brought them into service elsewhere in the world. Older copy maybe produced for the trade market. Size: 15".~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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