Brea, California, United States
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LOT 2:
English Civil War Dog Lock Pistol, 17th C.
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Sold for: $2,000
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
2,693.75
Start price:
$
1,000
Estimate :
$2,000 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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English Civil War Dog Lock Pistol, 17th C.
Rare English Civil War Dog Lock flintlock pistol. 17th century. Barrel octagonal to round with a poof mark to the left side reading (EK). Exposed spring firing mechanism with a dark brown wood stock. Replaced ramrod. Size 23" L, Barrel 17 1/8" L
Extensively used during the 17th century by the Royalist and Parliamentarian cavalry of the English Civil War. Many engagements of the war where cavalry played a key role in the battle. Cavalry wearing lobster tail helmets and cuirass or breastplates would use this form of pistol.
