{"product_id":"original-british-silver-wire-inlaid-and-engraved-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-john-waters-c-1770","title":"Original British Silver Wire Inlaid and Engraved Flintlock Pocket Pistol by John Waters c.1770","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely well made iron framed flintlock pocket pistol by one of Britain's better known makers, \u003cstrong\u003eJOHN WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, who worked from 1767 until 1781 and was best known for his invention of the \"Spring Bayonet\" often found on Blunderbusses and assorted pistols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weapon measures just 5 3\/4\" in overall length with a screw off 1 1\/4\" smooth bored iron cannon barrel. The entire wood stock is profusely covered in sweeping curls of inlaid silver wire. The box lock receiver is also fully engraved, and marked \u003cstrong\u003eWATERS\u003c\/strong\u003e in a banner on the left side. The bottom of the barrel is fully proof marked. Really most impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely Flintlock pocket pistol for any Gentleman or Military Officer. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1770\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .39\" Pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 1 1\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 5 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock Box Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\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":30888289665093,"sku":"ON10355","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON10355__01.jpg?v=1596082635","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-silver-wire-inlaid-and-engraved-flintlock-pocket-pistol-by-john-waters-c-1770","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}