Original 18th Century British Brass Boxlock Flintlock Pistol with Turn Off Barrel and Mask Butt Cap - Circa 1780 German Holsters The front of the head

The front of the head has traces of white stenciled writing that reads Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen (Before use insert detonator)

Once ignited the pan's now burning tinder was tipped into the laid fireplace to soon burst into a good blaze

The bottom plug does not properly screw in anymore so it’s been somewhat forced in

indicating production by PiEDiMONTE in Rome

Original 18th Century British Brass Boxlock Flintlock Pistol with Turn Off Barrel and Mask Butt Cap - Circa 1780 German Holsters The front of the headOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a lovely slender boxlock style pistol with a brass frame and turn off barrel, with a shape very reminiscent of the "Queen Anne" style, but with a top mounted hammer, pan, and frizzen. There is unfortunately no maker name on the pistol, but it definitely shows a very high level of artistry. It features some fantastic decorative brass mountings, and was almost certainly made for a well off client. The butt cap