antique barrel I was just given

[WKevinD]

I was just gifted an old pistol barrel. I think it is a "Sea Service" barrel. I'm looking to those who know more than me to help understand what it is.
12" x .54 caliber smooth.
Kevin
















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[Dave B]

They seem to have a smaller bore than the dragoon holster pistols i have what i think is a sea service pistol barrel  12" long .54 or .52 i will have to look when i get home.

[bluenoser]

This barrel is from a British sea service pistol in the restoration queue.  It is a tad over 11 7/8" long and the bore is about .612".  The model was slightly changed over the years and the barrel shortened.  This is the longer barrel version and, as I recall, would date to about 1805.
Other than the bore size, it appears to be a pretty good match.

[bluenoser]

Appears I was likely wrong on dates.  A quick search produced the following:
The Pattern 1801 has a .56 cal. bore and a 12" BBL.  That was later shortened to 9".
The pattern 1777 and earlier had a 12" .62 cal. barrel.
So, it appears my sea service predates the 1801 change.

[WKevinD]

Bluenoser, Thanks! Almost twins, right down to the four hash marks on the bottom of the barrel. I had assumed they were armorers "assembly" marks now I'm not sure.
Mine shows what I assume is a rack or company mark on the tang anything like that in yours?

Kevin

[bluenoser]

It is an assembly mark.  Just a coincidence they are both "IIII".  Mine also has a "W", which is likely the maker's mark,  stamped next to the assembly mark.  There is nothing stamped on the tang.
Laurie