{"product_id":"original-circa-1680-french-jean-paul-cleft-engraved-revolving-four-barrel-flintlock-pistol-as-seen-on-history-channel-pawn-stars","title":"Original Circa 1680 French Jean Paul Cleft Engraved Revolving Four Barrel Flintlock Pistol – As Seen on History Channel Pawn Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis very pistol was featured and test fired on an episode of History Channel's Pawn Stars in November 2026. You can watch it on the episode below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A3tP6kyqt38?si=klWUZ-fLTeHlPo6K\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" style=\"display: block; width: 560px !important; height: 315px !important; max-width: 100% !important; border: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A3tP6kyqt38?si=iuYS78eta86lublN\" title=\"Alex Cranmer Antique Weapons Expert - 1680 Revolving Four Barrel French Flintlock Pistol\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou can also watch the episode at this link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an exceptionally rare French revolving four barrel flintlock pistol made circa \u003cstrong\u003e1680\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJean Paul Cleft\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gunmaker active in Grenoble, France, during the second half of the 17th century. Cleft is known for producing unusual swivel and revolving barrel firearms using a single shared lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol has four 14-inch massive manually rotated barrels arranged around a central axis. The breech is released to rotate the barrels by pulling back on the brass trigger guard. Each barrel is brought into firing position beneath the shared flintlock mechanism. A thin iron rod with an attached spring is fitted between the barrels and forms part of the barrel assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock is signed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJean Paul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCleft\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the lock and brass furniture are decorated with floral and scroll engraving. The brass escutcheon bears a coronet above an unidentified coat of arms featuring four standing lions, suggesting that the pistol may originally have been commissioned for an aristocratic owner. The stock is further embellished with raised relief carving around the barrel tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is in very good overall condition for its considerable age. The barrels and lock have developed a mostly gray patina, with scattered oxidation, minor pitting and moderate wear. The brass furniture displays a pleasing aged patina, while the engraved decoration remains distinct. The stock exhibits dents, scratches but the raised carving remains crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism functions correctly, and the revolving barrel assembly is fully functional with a release by pulling back the trigger guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost notably, all four barrels were successfully test fired by IMA President and Pawn Stars firearms expert Alex Cranmer during filming for The History Channel in 2026. This historic test firing confirmed that each barrel and the shared lock functioned at that time. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary example of late 17th century European firearms ingenuity, combining an unusual repeating concept with extensive engraving, heraldic decoration and documented modern television history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique black powder firearm manufactured before 1899. Under federal law, it may generally be owned within the United States without a special license or permit and does not require transfer through a Federal Firearms Licensee. However, state and local laws may vary. This firearm is sold solely as a historical collector’s item and has not been test fired or inspected for firing safety by a professional gunsmith. Any mechanical or bore observations provided below describe only its present condition and should not be interpreted as confirmation that the firearm is safe to load or fire. The purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1680  \u003cbr\u003ePlace of Manufacture: Grenoble, France  \u003cbr\u003eMaker Jean Paul Cleft  \u003cbr\u003eAction Type: Flintlock  \u003cbr\u003eBarrel Configuration: Four revolving barrels  \u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 14 Inches\u003cbr\u003eCaliber .48\"\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Individually muzzle loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46369593917509,"sku":"ONAC26BMA08","price":14995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC26BMA08__1A.jpg?v=1794429341","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-circa-1680-french-jean-paul-cleft-engraved-revolving-four-barrel-flintlock-pistol-as-seen-on-history-channel-pawn-stars","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}