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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: carson.boyd on November 16, 2023, 08:41:35 PM

Title: Gifted flint lock pistol
Post by: carson.boyd on November 16, 2023, 08:41:35 PM

I have recently been gifted this flint lock pistol from my grandfather. He does not  know anything about it. All I have been able to read is P. Bond, Cornhill London.
It seems like my grandfather at one point has tried to clean it to be able to read it.
Any help on trying to learn more about the pistol would be great!
Thank you.
(https://i.ibb.co/X5NzDTc/IMG-5122.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Wzqc01m)

(https://i.ibb.co/W0Rb5CV/IMG-5123.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dtHdMZm)

(https://i.ibb.co/BG4yMYq/IMG-5124.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VxHg4k2)

(https://i.ibb.co/Dt8vcKG/IMG-5125.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R9BsrHh)

(https://i.ibb.co/mhmP76z/IMG-5126.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bNxGnzd)

Title: Re: Gifted flint lock pistol
Post by: James Rogers on November 16, 2023, 09:06:07 PM

Phillip John Joseph Bond, London
I will PM you images with information on him from Blackmore's books.

Title: Re: Gifted flint lock pistol
Post by: Daryl on November 17, 2023, 08:50:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, Carson.Boyd.
Cool pistol.

Title: Re: Gifted flint lock pistol
Post by: DaveM on November 17, 2023, 09:10:51 PM

Congrats on the pistol, it appears to be a very nice original piece.

Title: Re: Gifted flint lock pistol
Post by: taterbug on December 01, 2023, 07:48:40 PM

yes, very nice pistol.   And it's in great condition too.  We'll not fault your grandpa for trying to clean up the identifying marks.  The fact that it is still around is a treat. 

Thanks for sharing it here.