Flintlock pistol identification and valuation please

[robmc]

Hi Lads,

I have an English flintlock pistol which I could do with your knowledge on ID and value,

I believe it to be English as it has Birmingham proof marks and I think its a overcoat pistol?

Length is 9" , barrel length is 4 1/2" , Bore diameter .65".

There is no makers mark as far as I can see , there is some nice hand engraving (even on the screw heads).

The stock has some damage, mainly a piece missing in front of the side plate (see picture)
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Any information and valuation on this would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Rob.

[tacfoley]

Hi Lads,

I have an English flintlock pistol which I could do with your knowledge on ID and value,

I believe it to be English as it has Birmingham proof marks and I think its a overcoat pistol?

Length is 9" , barrel length is 4 1/2" , Bore diameter .65".

There is no makers mark as far as I can see , there is some nice hand engraving (even on the screw heads).

The stock has some damage, mainly a piece missing in front of the side plate (see pic)

Any information and valuation on this would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Rob.

Pic?

tac

[robmc]

pics added

[TA6319]

Made by the Birmingham trade at a guess early 1800's, sometimes also called a manstopper. Its very nice.

[tacfoley]

Please post close-ups of the lock with the pistol held horizontally.

TIA.

tac

[robmc]

Thanks for the reply,
It is nice quality and not bad condition considering it's about 200 years old (didn't realise it was that old)
Manstopper! I can see why it's called that 😀( I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of it)
Any idea what is worth?, I was thinking of putting it up for sale.

Thanks,
Rob.

[robmc]

I've added a close up.

Thanks,
Rob.