{"product_id":"original-19th-century-u-s-engraved-boxlock-38cal-flintlock-pocket-pistol-circa-1800","title":"Original 19th Century U.S. Engraved Boxlock .38cal. Flintlock Pocket Pistol - Circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have what we believe to be an turn of the 19th Century American flintlock pocket pistol, made very much in the design popular in Britain and Western Europe at the time. It is a \"boxlock\" type design with a top mounted cocking piece, with an overall length of 5 7\/8\", featuring a lovely engraved box frame and flat-sided wooden grip. We were not able to find any markings whatsoever on the pistol, which definitely points to U.S. manufacture, as they had no proof house system for civilian arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol features an all iron frame with a turn off 1 3\/8\" smoothbored barrel in approximately 0.38\" caliber, which \u003cstrong\u003eactually screws and unscrews without issue!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is quite scarce to see as the vast majority of these have seized barrels. The action works well, with the frizzen closing easily, though the lock will fire at both half and full cock. The flat-sided wooden grip is in great shape, showing the expected light wear, and there is a crack on the top rear near the action. The metalwork has a lovely aged patina, with some evidence of past peppering, and the engraving on the frame is very well retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: about 0.38\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 5 7\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 1 3\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock top action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45304158060613,"sku":"ONJR26MYAS061","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/CB72967C-A645-48A8-BFBD-BEC84ADCE3DD.jpg?v=1783371948","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-19th-century-u-s-engraved-boxlock-38cal-flintlock-pocket-pistol-circa-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}