Original 18th Century German or Northern European Iron Mounted Flintlock Horse Pistol - circa 1720 - 1740 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Manufactured in 18 gauge steel

Manufactured in 18 gauge steel

The sweatband in this example is heavy brown oilcloth faux leather

showing period repairs after the original rivets popped out

Good conduct medal engraved on the reverse Reuben Teuber

Original 18th Century German or Northern European Iron Mounted Flintlock Horse Pistol - circa 1720 - 1740 Snider Rifles & Bayonets Manufactured in 18 gauge steelOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a lovely 18th Century flintlock pistol originating from one of the Germanic States or elsewhere in Northern Europe, made circa 1720 1740. It is all iron mounted, including the characteristic large German brass side plate, and measures 18 inches in overall length, with a 11 inch . 75" caliber smoothbore barrel. It looks to have seen a good amount of use, and there are no markings present on the barrel or lock. It