#42 • 18th Century British Flintlock Pistol by David Collumbell With Gordon Clan Crest (1712-1777)

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,000.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.610 bore diameter, 8" smoothbore round barrel, NSN. An exceptional 18th-century British Flintlock Pistol handcrafted by the celebrated London master gunsmith David Collumbell (active 1712–1777), Gunmaker to the Ordnance and East India Company. This elite gentleman's or officer's sidearm features a finely engraved lock plate signed "COLLUMBELL" and a premium English walnut stock. Adding immense historical value and provenance, the pistol features an engraved escutcheon bearing the Gordon Clan Crest alongside the traditional clan motto, Bydand ("Remaining"). A magnificent crossover artifact combining top-tier Georgian gunmaking with a distinguished Scottish heritage. Marked on the top of the barrel "London" and British proofs on the left near the breech.  Rounded style lockplate.  English walnut stock with beaver tail behind the tang and brass escutcheon with a "Crown BYDAND" over a stag and crown.  Brass furniture.  A military style pistol in very good to excellent overall. Carried by a Scottish Officer with the crest of Clan Gordon. Nice Officers pistol from the Revolutionary War period.