Manufacturer: William Grice - London, England (c. 1760) Model: Flintlock pistol Caliber: 16 Bore Barrel length: 8.5 in. OAL:Â 15.5 in. Condition: Good-Antique; wood stock has moderate wear & patina commensurate w/ age; barrel & lockplate have bare steel w/ light pitting & wear marks; bore is dark & pitted; mechanically excellent Includes: ramrod; leather wrapped flint in hammer jaws Marked: crown / "GR" & "GRICE / 1760" on lockplate; various proofs; left side of barrel marked "R.L."; flaming bomb on upper barrel tang; hand notched "XXXII" (32 in Roman numerals)
Provenance: Property from the monumental lifetime collection of a distinguished Dallas, Texas business leader and ranch owner.