Flintlock Pistol 1700s

Product:  A very nice Belgian octagonal barrel percussion pistol made in the late 1700’s as a flintlock pistol, converted to percussion in the early 1800’s. Features a full octagon barrel, silvered butt, trigger guard, and finial. Traces of gold gilding visible on the top of the barrel and maker’s mark, as well as in the only faint calligraphy name that was once engraved along the top of the barrel (undeciphered). Nicely preserved iron fixtures with hand-carved checkered pistol grip, walnut stock and wooden ramrod. Stock with a rich chocolate-brown tone with a few minor chips/cracks. Ex Vermontville, MI collection.

Company:  Gabriel Vandervort began buying and selling ancient artifacts in the late 1990's, born from a lifelong passion for ancient history.  His company, Ancient Resource, works with museums, universities, institutions, auction houses, galleries and collectors in 40 different countries across the globe. He specializes in genuine ancient artifacts, with a specialty in ancient Roman coins, Greek coins, and Roman and Egyptian artifacts. Ancient Resource artifacts are all 100% authenticated and legally acquired, and come from old collections, museum deaccessions, auction houses and institutions. 

Details: 

• Size in Inches 11.5L x 2.0W x 6.0H
• Weight 2.6 lbs
• Country of Origin Belgium
• Ships within 72 hours by an authorized partner
• Returns are not accepted