Original 19th Century British New Land Pattern Flintlock Dragoon Pistol Retailed by Woolley, Sargant & Fairfax - Circa 1830

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely brass-mounted Private Purchase New Land Pattern Flintlock Dragoon pistol, featuring a captured ramrod, so it would not easily be lost while on horseback. This pattern was introduced in 1808, replacing the P-1796, which did not have the captured ramrod. Later changes seen on this pistol include the "ring neck" cock, which was found to be much less prone to break than the earlier "swan neck" style. We presume this was purchased by an officer, who were responsible for procuring their own arms.

The pistol has a lovely patina of age, and the lock plate tail is marked WARRANTED, indicating that it is most likely a trade lock, made for retailers and suppliers. These were left blank, so that the retailer / outfitter could mark them with their own name, and in this case it reads as follows:-

WOOLLEY
SARGANT
& FAIRFAX

Later known as Woolley & Co, this was a military outfitter / maker located in Birmingham, England, previously known as Woolley & Sargant. Fairfax joined the partnership, and it was known as Woolley, Sargant, & Fairfax for the period 1826-1834, which places this pistol relatively firmly in history.

The pistol fitted with a 9 inch long part octagonal barrel with a bore of about .65", and measures the 15 1/2 inches in length, all correct for the "New Land Pattern" dragoon pistol. Many pistols from this era were later converted to percussion in the 1840s and 1850s, however this one is still in the original flintlock configuration, with modern appointments like two screws behind the cock and a frizzen reinforcement bridle. The breech of the barrel bears the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / BPC "proof" and CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V "viewed" marks from the English city of Birmingham on the top near the breech, used from 1813 to 1855 for black powder arms.

Overall the pistol is in very nice sound condition, with a lovely patina on the brass from age. The iron and metal components show some past oxidation, but no signs of major pitting or cleaning, giving them a lovely aged patina. The stock is in very good shape, with a lovely color, and does no show any cracks or major damage, just the usual wear from light use. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing full, with no mechanical issues we can see.

A lovely Private Purchase New Land Pattern Flintlock Dragoon pistol with a captured ramrod and a great look, ready to research and display!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: circa 1830
Bore Diameter: .65" pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 19 inches
Overall Length: 15 1/2 inches
Action: Percussion Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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