{"product_id":"original-imperial-russian-flintlock-holster-pistol-by-caspar-schlerz-of-st-petersburg-russia-circa-1760","title":"Original Imperial Russian Flintlock Holster Pistol by Caspar Schlerz of St. Petersburg, Russia - circa 1760","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a very nice mid 18th Century Flintlock holster pistol, featuring a very interesting heptagonal (7-sized) bore barrel. At first we thought maybe it was a very early rifle, but there is no twist at all in the bore, just 7 sides from the breech to the muzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is marked on the lock plate with the signature of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASPAR SCHLERZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e which was an abbreviation used by CASPAR SCHLEGMILCH, who worked in ST. PETERSBURG between 1750 and 1770. The family dates back to HANS JAKOB SCHLEGMILCH of VIENNA who worked there in 1670 and clearly saw the opportunity of the opening of IMPERIAL RUSSIA under CZAR PETER THE GREAT in the early 1700s. By 1840 the family had expanded again, this time to SUHL in Germany with another CASPAR. Finally the family opened in NEW YORK and CHICAGO with HERMAN SCHLEGEMILCH in 1830, followed by several other locations in the U.S.A right up until 1903.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine brass mounted flintlock holster pistol with Mask Pommel Butt Cap and heavily embossed on every surface. Similarly the open work \"Dragon\" side plate and the brass escutcheon are so decorated, including the forward tang of the Trigger guard and the rear of the ram rod pipes. The 12 3\/4\" barrel has three brass decorative plaques laid into the surface, the major one displaying the Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle to center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early lock features an unsupported (un-bridled) powder pan, as well as a roller frizzen spring. The lock functions, but definitely has a worn tumbler. It will not engage at half cock, and will fire from the half cock position. The lock screws are also a bit loose, so the lock can shift a bit when being cocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original full length wood stock, made from walnut or some similar wood, terminates with a horn or polish black Ebony hardwood nose cap. The pistol still retains an all wood ramrod that has been in place for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall an exciting Flintlock Holster pistol of the Imperial Russian Court dating to the middle of the 1700's. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1760\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .67\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarrel Length: 12 3\/4 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall Length: 19 3\/4 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAction: Side Action Flintlock\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\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":40331891245125,"sku":"ON12695","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12695__01.jpg?v=1663955665","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-russian-flintlock-holster-pistol-by-caspar-schlerz-of-st-petersburg-russia-circa-1760","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}