Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 20th November 2019

Lot 406

A Paget type volunteer flintlock cavalry carbine

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A Paget type volunteer flintlock cavalry carbine, by Allport of Birmingham, 16 bore barrel 19.75 in. with Birmingham view and proof marks, simple standing rear sight, barrel retained to the stock by two keys; crowned lock marked 'ALLPORT', flat ring necked cock, safety bar; full stock with brass furniture of Paget type, steel saddle bar and ring, wrist with unit mark '6' over '2 I', captive steel ramrod.