Guns International #: 102818894
Seller's Inventory #: PROBIN
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Guns International #: 102818894
Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
- Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
J-PROBIN DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK BRITISH PISTOL ~ RARE FIND ~
Description: This pistol is marked "J-PROBIN" on both locks and "MAKER TO THE PRINCE WALES." marked on the top rib between the barrels. John Probin was Gun Maker to His Majesty King George IV 1840-1851. Double barrel pistols were popular with officers, especially in India. John Probin was active in the late 18th century through the end of the Regency Era. His dueling and officer's horse pistols appear to have been popular and are very well-made. The barrels are Damascus steel and have a blade front sight on the rib near the muzzles, platinum bands and vent liners, and hooked patent breeches. A dished section at the breech serves as the rear sight. There is floral and martial themed engraving on the various components. The locks have advanced features, including rainproof pans, rollers on the frizzen springs. John Probin was Gun Maker to His Majesty King George IV 1840-1851 GUNS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION . LOCKS , HAMMERS AND TRIGGERS FUNCTIONS AS THEY SHOULD. VERY GOOD SOLID WOOD. FACE OF THE HAMMER SCREW ON THE LEFT HAMMER IS BROKEN OFF OTHERWISE I SEE NO OTHER ISSUES. A VERY NEAT EARLY BRITISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. EASTERN BRANCH FIREARMS ADD 50.00 SHIPPING – NEXT DAY AIR SHIPPING ADD 50.00 SHIPPING – LONG GUNS GROUND OPTIONAL INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AT 1.25 PER 100.00 Questions e-mail or call Glen at Eastern Branch Firearms 207-215-5021 TERMS – PLEASE READ BEFORE I DO NOT HAVE A LAYAWAY OPTION ( WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ) -- I GET ALOT OF REQUEST FOR TRADES, I WOULD PERFER NOT TO DO TRADES ON MY INTERNET LISTINGS PAYMENT OPTIONS- We accept money orders, cashier’s checks , bank checks. sorry no personal checks. We accept all major credit cards please add 3% to the ’s cash discount price.(Shipping within the state of Florida - Florida Residents must pay sales tax) .Handguns and long guns do need to be shipped separate. PLEASE do not send payment via FED EX . USPS & UPS are fine. Thank you. We include a signed copy of our FFL with each firearm shipped. SAFTY NOTICE- Buyer is solely responsible for determining that a used gun is safe to shoot. The firearms offered have not been test fired but have been given a visual inspection only for purposes. It is a requirement that every used firearm is inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing. By , the buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by defective merchandise. RETURN POLICY- All firearms come with a 3-day non firing , non messing with ( turning srews ,taking apart,removing parts, scoping. firing, cleaning or messing with in anyway) inspection/return privilege.Inspection is based on a visual review of the gun to confirm the gun is in the condition stated. In the case of a return, buyer pays all shipping charges & if paid for with a credit card buyer absorbs the 3% credit card charges . So please ask questions BEFORE you bid. Thanks for Looking and Good Luck!! U.S. sales only, no exports…this includes antiques. I will ship to third party for exporting Price: $4,250.00 Buy Now Antique: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102818894
Seller's Inventory #: PROBIN
Guns International #: 102818894
Seller's Inventory #: PROBIN