18024 FRENCH MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL

18024 FRENCH MILITARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Product ID #: 18024
Price: $1,295.00
Currently Unavailable

I do not know what model this is but it has an unusual early flintlock mechanism present. Overall length of the pistol is 14 1/4". The part round part octagon barrel is just under 8" long and has a bore size of about .75 caliber. Externally, the barrel is a somewhat plum color with moderate pitting scattered overall. The barrel is attached to the stock by a single brass barrel band which extends back to the forward sidelock screw. A brass sideplate is present with two screws along with a brass triggerguard bow. Triggerplate, buttcap and tang extension are all made of iron. The lock mechanism is 5 3/8" long. It has a somewhat banana shaped curvature and has a deep convex profile to the plate. A gooseneck hammer is present along with a steel pan with no bridle to the frizzen. The frizzen spring is attached with an internal screw with a fancy finial extending rearward. The lockplate is brown in color with light pitting present in scattered areas. The stock appears to be of walnut and is medium in color. Has quite a few worm or insect holes present and shows moderate wear. No ramrod is present. Overall condition is about very good.