Flintlock Pistol, Box-case, Bird's-head Stock - In Montpellier

FLINTLOCK PISTOL, BOX-STOCK, BIRD'S-HEAD STOCK - FROM MONTPELLIER
France, 18th century
Steel, wood, mother-of-pearl
Overall length: 17; Barrel length: 4.5 cm
Caliber measured at the muzzle: 9 mm

A flintlock pistol known as a “chest pistol,” firing a forced ball.
Round barrel, rifled, screwed-on, with a flange at the muzzle and marked on the underside “ARQUEBUSIER À MONTPELLIER,” engraved with a frieze.
Trigger tail under the trigger guard.
Walnut stock with a pommel carved in the shape of a bird’s head, with mother-of-pearl eyes. Decorated with silver thread.

In fairly good overall condition; functions mechanically very well.

Ref.: 7555

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This collector’s firearm is classified as a Category D collector’s firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that their sale to minors is prohibited