{"product_id":"original-mid-18th-century-dutch-naval-flintlock-pistol-by-johann-erttel-the-elder-of-amsterdam-circa-1740","title":"Original Mid 18th Century Dutch Naval Flintlock Pistol by Johann Erttel the Elder of Amsterdam - Circa 1740","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One-of-a-kind. Dutch Naval Flintlock pistols are very rare but this particularly model, used for almost the entire 18th century, has always been very easy to identify due to the lack of any butt cap fitting. This type was made by JOHANN GEORG ERTTEL the Elder, who was born in 1700 in Dresden and worked in Amsterdam until his death in 1764. The business was continued then by his son, born 1728 also JOHANN GEORG ERTTEL who eventually died in 1794.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaval Pistols made by the ERTTEL family featured a large all wood butt capable of being used as a club once discharged. This particular example has an 10\" barrel with a .69\" bore and is 17\" overall. The later ERTTEL Naval Pistols of JOHANN GEORG the Younger of the 1770s featured 13\" barrels with a .65\" bore although the style was exactly the same. See the compelling work \u003cem\u003eBOARDERS AWAY\u003c\/em\u003e by William Gilkerson Pages 236-237 for more information on this gun-making lineage based in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate on this lovely example is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003eI.G. ERTTEL \/ AMSTERDAM\u003c\/strong\u003e, correct for the time when the initial \"J\" would be replaced by \"I\" to \"latinize\" the name. It features a swan neck cock with a frizzen reinforcement bridle attached to the flash pan, which also has a flash guard at the rear. All the mounts are brass and the overall condition is really nice, with a lovely oval \"Crossed Anchors\" escutcheon on the back of the wrist. Unlike many we see, this example is still fitted with a lovely 5 inch long belt hook on the left side, which would allow easy attachment to the clothes when necessary. Many of these were later removed when they were taken on land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock does show wear overall from service, with scratches and small dents, and we can see some past cracks along the grain, which look to have been repaired long ago. THere is also some staining to the wood from the metal pins and barrel. The lock is functional, however it does not hold at half cock at all due to wear on the tumbler. There is a lovely brass fitted ramrod under the barrel, which has a clearing worm attachment on the narrow end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally uncommon pistol to encounter is this fine Dutch Naval Flintlock Pistol circa 1740-1750 ready to add in any Naval collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1740\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 10 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 17 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock\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. 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":44928350388293,"sku":"ONAC261094","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC261094.jpg?v=1777321455","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-mid-18th-century-dutch-naval-flintlock-pistol-by-johann-erttel-the-elder-of-amsterdam-circa-1740","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}