Flintlock Pistols For The Eastern Market, European Work, 19th Century

Flintlock pistols for the oriental market
19th century European work
Steel, wood, brass.
Total length: 53cm - Barrel length: 33.7cm - Muzzle diameter: 16.6mm

Pan then round barrel with ribbon and top band; engraved on top and stamped. Engraved flat breech tail.
Brass front sight.
Round-bodied lock, finely engraved with foliage and chased. Gooseneck hounds and engraved bassoon cover.
Cut-out brass counterplate with repoussé decoration illustrating a hunting scene on foot.
Brass trigger guard, decorated en suite.
Brass cap with long tail, half-round decoration and strong cap nail.
Walnut frame, lightly carved with filigree remains. Brass thumb pieces.
Wooden ramrod.

This pistol is complete, with a small missing frame. The lock operation needs to be revised.

Reference: 5543

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's pistol is classified as a category D collector's pistol. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.

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