Flintlock pistol
Category
Arms and armour
Date
circa 1770
Materials
Metal, gilt brass and walnut
Measurements
215 mm (Length)
Place of origin
France
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Saltram, Devon
NT 870762
Summary
Gun - A pair of French double barrelled flintlock pistols. Round side-by-side barrels, 95mm in length with central rib. Walnut full-stock with bird's head shaped pommel. Carved design behind barrel tang and carved border to locks and ramrod channel. Engraved gilt brass furniture. Double triggers. One ramrod pipe.
Provenance
Recorded as bequest ex Sharpitor