QUALITY**Cased 1797-1829 English Scott Of Melford (Suffolk) Over & Under, Double Barrel, Tap Action, 54 Bore, Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Turn Off Steel Barrels & Accessories. Sn 21278 .54 0 Muzzleloader

**QUALITY**Cased 1797-1829 English Scott Of Melford (Suffolk) Over & Under, Double Barrel, Tap Action, 54 Bore, Flintlock Traveling Pistol With Turn Off Steel Barrels & Accessories. Sn 21278 - 21278

Stephen Scott was an English Suffolk based gunmaker recorded at Long Melford 1797-1829. He is also recorded at Sudbury in 1797 (see page 327 of British Gunmakers Vol.2 by Brown). This is a quality made over & under, tap action flintlock traveling pistol by Stephen Scott. It's round steel screw off barrels are 2 ¼” in length (7 ½” overall). The smooth bores have light staining and residue consistent with age and use. The action has black powder proofs. Its steel frame is nicely engraved on both sides with martial banners and arms. On the left side the motif bears the maker’s name 'Scott' and the right ‘Melford’. The trigger guard is engraved with a foliate design. It has a steel slide safety bolt, steel pan and cock. The pistol's bag shaped walnut grip is undamaged and the back is inlaid with void white metal escutcheon. The pistol cocks and dry fires crisply and the tap action operated by a lever on the left side of the pan functions as it should. The pistols are complete with wood case. The case has a hinged lid. The front of the case has a brass lock (key absent) and 2 hook fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with felt & has compartments for the pistol & accessories which comprise, an original steel ‘T’ shaped multi tool (key to unscrew barrels, screwdriver tip, hollow section to contain gun oil with screw off cap and integral oil applicator tool), a separate steel pin / ram tool and a small polished horn powder flask with metal screw top lid. The price for this desirable pistol with accessories includes UK delivery. NB as an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21278

£975.00