{"product_id":"original-excellent-dutch-german-brass-mounted-military-flintlock-pistol-with-coat-of-arms-dated-1750","title":"Original Excellent Dutch - German Brass Mounted Military Flintlock Pistol with Coat of Arms - dated 1750","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an excellent Dutch \/ German made Military Flintlock pistol, which is simply a fantastic example. It measures about 20 1\/2 inches in overall length, and is fitted with an almost 14\" barrel in about .71\", half octagonal and half round. The lock features an unbridled powder pan, and the cock is fitted with a safety Dog Catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear rear of the barrel tang is marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"No.1.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The pistol features all brass mounts including a \u003cstrong\u003eTHREE\u003c\/strong\u003e screw side plate. The wrist escutcheon is nicely engraved with \u003cstrong\u003e\"CFE | FvK\"\u003c\/strong\u003e over a regimental shield with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Z\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"W\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on either side. At the bottom is the date \u003cstrong\u003e1750.\u003c\/strong\u003e We unfortunately were not able to identify the markings, and leave them as an excellent research opportunity for the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol comes complete with a brass tipped ram rod. The lock functions correctly, holding at half cock and firing at full. The safety dog seems to be for when the pistol is in the full cock position, though it can also hold it at half cock. The wood stock is fantastic, with lovely carved embellishments surrounding the fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a spectacular pistol that could have seen service in both the French and Indian War and the U.S. Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true classic which is actually dated and is exceptionally rare. A great item for the discerning collector!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .71\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type:  Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 13 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 20 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Flintlock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\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":39905831944261,"sku":"ON13068","price":8495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON13068__01.jpg?v=1648258420","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-excellent-dutch-german-brass-mounted-military-flintlock-pistol-with-coat-of-arms-dated-1750","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}