EIG High Tower 'Tower' Marked Sea Service Pistol, .69 Cal Smoothbore Flintlock, 9-Inch Barrel, Japan Reproduction
This Japanese-made EIG High Tower reproduction stands out as a faithful, large-bore interpretation of the British Tower-marked Sea Service/Dragoon pistol. It features a 9-inch round steel barrel in .69 caliber smoothbore, brass furniture, and a classic ring-neck cock flintlock with external pan and frizzen. Marked 'JAPAN EIG' on the barrel and 'TOWER' with a crowned 'GR' on the lockplate, it offers clear, period-correct style cues and collector-friendly markings. Made in Japan.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This .69 caliber EIG High Tower reproduction presents as a substantial replica of a vintage flintlock horse pistol. The barrel and metal furniture show significant loss of original finish with a mottled grey-brown patina, scattered surface oxidation, and light pitting. The hardwood stock is structurally sound, with visible dents, deep scratches, and thinning varnish. No flint is included. Do not fire without having a qualified gunsmith verify it is safe to load and fire.
What’s Included
- EIG High Tower Tower-marked Sea Service Pistol, .69 caliber, single-shot flintlock
- Captive/swivel steel ramrod
This reproduction reflects the British Sea Service/Dragoon pattern, with the lockplate engraved 'TOWER' under a crowned 'GR' and the barrel importer-stamped 'JAPAN EIG'. Its markings and configuration make it an identifiable, mid-20th-century Japanese-made example associated with EIG importation.
The pistol is built around a 9-inch round steel barrel in .69 caliber smoothbore, showing two wedding-band rings at the breech. It uses a traditional single-shot flintlock ignition with external pan and frizzen and a ring-neck cock. The bore condition is noted as good.
Period-style brass furniture includes the butt cap with long backstrap, brass trigger guard, and serpentine sideplate. A full-length hardwood stock completes the profile, and a captive/swivel steel ramrod is retained under the muzzle for secure, ready access. There is no belt hook.
Configured in the classic sea service style and made in Japan, this example is a hefty, visually faithful reproduction suited to enthusiasts who value clear British-pattern details and importer markings. No external serial number was observed.