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I picked up this Tower Flintlock today, appears to be legit, missing the original ram rod. This is not my area of expertise, wondering if someone could confirm and identify this pistol. Thanks !

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It had a belt hook attached to the sideplate. This indicates that it was a Sea Service pistol.
I'm not sure about the muzzle and end of forend treatment. How long is the barrel? Could you post a photo taken from the front of the pistol?
 
I wonder if this pistol was not a long sea service pistol which was shortened, hence why the ram rod was changed. I found one online which is very similar, just a bit longer. Thoughts ?
 

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I think you are correct. It is a Sea Service pistol that has been shortened a couple of inches. Note the location of the pin which secures the barrel. Barrel would have been 12" originally. After 1796, I believe 9" became the standard. You should be able to find a reproduction ramrod pipe should you so choose.
Looks to be in respectable condition. I'm confident that it is original flint.
 
Thank you for your guidance. I did a deep dive, you are correct, in the 1790's by Order of Admiralty 12" to 9", this one was probably modified at that time. I have no idea how this effects value? I think I will leave the ramrod etc. alone as the ramrod pipe might have been removed when the barrel was shortened, erring on the side of caution I will leave it alone.

Mine appears to be identical to this Sea Service Tower except I don't have the "Government condemnation mark symbolizing the pistol is no longer in the Arsenal stores", no belt clip, shortened, same store keepers date code.

https://tortugatrading.com/products...Vy6coNh5lnUsEfd42Iv25fuFg0UMWetQefcnYOtYaef4D

This is my write up, do you have any concerns ?

Antique British Military Royal Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol, Model 1800, circa. 1777-1780, 10 inches.

Manufactured as a 12", likely shortened unofficially to comply with the Official Admiralty 1790’s order reducing the 12" barrels to 9" for close combat fighting. The ram rod was changed in order to conform to the new length, .57 cal. regulation round steel barrel marked w/(2) Tower Proofs. Two additional arsenal inspector marks of a small "CROWN" over unknown number are stamped on the right side of the grip above the trigger guard.Brass regulation furniture. Lock is marked; "TOWER" a "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III) and a "CROWN" over 'BROAD ARROW' (Government Ownership mark). Stock is marked just above the rear of the lock w/ the Stores Keeper mark; "CROWN" over "BROAD ARROW" and date mark when it was returned to arsenal stores "1805"; multiple inspector's stamps in the stock.

A Sea Service pistol in good condition which may have seen service in the American Revolutionary War, 1776-1783, Battle of Trafalgar and the War of 1812.

Ref: See; BATTLE WEAPONS of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann. c. 1998, pp. 14, 248-249.

BOARDER AWAY II Firearms of the Age of Fighting Sail. by, William Gilkerson. c. 1993, pp. 225- (245) 276.
 
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