Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely Privately Purchased P-1796 Light Dragoon pistol, the standard pistol in use during most of the Napoleonic wars. This pistol dates to prior the Battle of Waterloo, and is marked to the 12th Light Dragoons, later known as the 12th Royal Lancers. This Regiment of Light Dragoons/Lancers were raised in 1715 by Brigadier General PHINEAS BOWLES and became the 12th Regiment of Dragoons in 1751. In 1768, King George III bestowed the badge of the three ostrich feathers and the motto "Ich Dien" on the regiment and re-titled it as the 12th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons.
Under this name it took part in the French Revolutionary War in 1794 followed by the Egyptian Campaign of 1801 and joined Wellington in in 1811 in the Peninsular Campaign under the Command of Colonel FREDERICK PONSONBY. It took part in the Battle of Waterloo and joined SIR JOHN VANDERLEUR's Brigade, which charged with the UNION Brigade, commanded by the Col.'s 2nd Cousin Maj. Gen. WILLIAM PONSONBY, who was killed during the action. Frederick was also grievously wounded and left on the field for some time, but in spite of his wounds survived, suddenly passing away in 1837 at the age of 53. There is a good chance that this pistol was carried by a dragoon during the Napoleonic wars, and possibly on the field at Waterloo itself!
The pistol is a standard full stocked flintlock pistol which conforms mostly to the P-1796 standard, used by British Dragoons across the empire. However, it was made without a butt cap, and also is fitted with a very nice belt hook on the left side. The lock plate is only marked WARRANTED, indicating it was a privately purchased item, most likely for an officer, who were responsible for obtaining their own arms. A belt hook would be very useful for attaching the pistol to a belt, or to the tack of the officer's mount. The barrel bears the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / BPC "proof and" CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V "viewed" markings for manufacture in Birmingham, England. The top of the barrel is marked 12 - L-DS, for the 12th Light Dragoons. The brass trigger guard is marked P / H * C / 9, most likely a unit marking. Definitely some nice research potential here!
The ramrod is of iron, and is stowed under the 9 1/4 inch long .67" caliber barrel. The stock is in very good condition, with a beautiful color, looking to have been lightly varnished at some point after its service life was over. It shows some lovely figuring in the grip area. The lock is in good shape and functional, holding properly at half cock, and firing at full.
A highly desirable Privately Purchased Flintlock Light Dragoon Belt Pistol from the Napoleonic Wars, ready to display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: circa 1800
Caliber: .67" Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 9 1/4 inches
Overall Length: 15 1/2 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition, and are not tested for the the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers" not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
