{"product_id":"original-french-napoleonic-upmarket-flintlock-pocket-pistol-with-extensive-engraving","title":"Original French Napoleonic Upmarket Flintlock Pocket Pistol with Extensive Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of Napoleonic era French firearm artistry. This is a small Flintlock Pocket Pistol with an overall length of only 5 3\/8\", with a frame that is COVERED in high quality engraving work. It features a fold away trigger that only appears once the hammer is cocked, with a 1 1\/4\" screw-off barrel with a smooth bore of approximately 0.50\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork on the pistol has some of the best engraving we have seen on one of these pistols. The right side plate shows a prone lion, while the left side shows a galloping horse. On the underside and on the fold-away trigger, there is a type of beast with the face of a human and bird's wings. It really is quite extraordinary, and worthy of further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action works well, and there is a safety to the rear of the cock, which prevents it from going off whilst concealed. The grip looks to be walnut, and has a lovely \"fish scale\" pattern checkering over the sides. It is expertly engraved, and the butt cap has a face in a helmet in the center. Definitely an upmarket exmaple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lovely display condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1810\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: about 0.50\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 5 3\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 1 1\/4 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31255028138053,"sku":"ON12081","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12081__01.jpg?v=1594960874","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-napoleonic-upmarket-flintlock-pocket-pistol-with-extensive-engraving","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}