Remarkable Named Cased Double Barrel Flintlock Set from His Majesty’s Navy Circa 1808 Original Machine Guns Intended for issue to Junior

Intended for issue to Junior Officer's and specialized forces such as Pioneers and Sappers this model was produced with the old series side lock (action) which resembled having been converted from Flintlock and in 1842 was replaced by the more commonly encountered Lovell's style lock

to the Curator of Arms and Armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art here is his emailed response:

Both the 22nd and the 11th were independent units during the organizational stages

making it easier for a warrior to breathe while wearing the helmet

It is effective against infantry

Remarkable Named Cased Double Barrel Flintlock Set from His Majesty’s Navy Circa 1808 Original Machine Guns Intended for issue to JuniorOriginal one of a kind item. This is a lovely set dating to the period of 1808 1819 comprising of a combined Double Barreled Flintlock Pistol and writing set originating from Liverpool England. The Flintlock Pistol, made by PATRICK of LIVERPOOL is a double barreled side by side boxlock brass framed pistol complete with spring bayonet on the right side. This has a lever on the left side, which selects the barrel that is to be fired. A very nice over