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Irish Flintlock Overcoat Pistol, by Leech of Sligo - Fine Irish flintlock overcoat or traveling pistol with a dense grained wood stock in dark brown. Steel mounts and a hinged ramrod. Octagonal smooth bore barrel marked ”SLIGO” Ireland with light engraving to the tang and base. Inset with a single silver panel to top of grip. Flintlock plate engraved with linear detailing and some foliate patterns, signed ”Leech”. Size 8 3/4” L, barrel 4” L Ex-California Collection, Ex- Alaska Collection Condition: very good with light pitting overall to metal surfaces commensurate with age and use