{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-dutch-flintlock-naval-pistol-with-liege-proof-mark-and-faded-ship-name-on-barrel-circa-1815","title":"Original Napoleonic Dutch Flintlock Naval Pistol with Liège Proof Mark and Faded Ship Name on Barrel - Circa 1815","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Belgium as we know it today was only established in 1830, when the population rebelled against Dutch rule. Prior to that, most of the country had been known as Flanders and other local areas, which were possessions of Spain, France and Holland over the prior several hundreds of years. Belgium would become an Industrial powerhouse, with its great capacity coming from the City of Liège, where gun making was a key industry. They would end up supplying Military Weapons all over Europe, especially after 1832 once it had established its own government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific type of Naval or Sea Service Flintlock Pistol was manufactured in Belgium, which was under Napoleon Bonaparte's control until 1814. Most that we have seen were issued to the Dutch \/ Batavian Navy, which was part of Napoleon's forces, however production continued after the battle of Waterloo in 1815 and into the 1830's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often see these with various different markings on the lock plate or barrel, indicating where they were used. One of these would be \"CROWN over DN\", indicating \"\u003cem\u003eDelft Nederlandse\u003c\/em\u003e\", indicating it was processed at arsenal in the Netherlands before being dispersed into service. We did not see that marking on this example, however we did notice the remains of a long script marking on the top of the barrel, which was originally almost certainly the name of a ship in the Batavian \/ Dutch navy during the Napoleonic wars. As these continued in service after the end of Napoleon and the Batavian navy, the marking was most likely removed. We can see some partial proof marks on the left side of the barrel breech, and it is also marked on the top with an \u003cstrong\u003eE \/ L G \/ * in an Oval\u003c\/strong\u003e proof, indicating manufacture in Liège, Belgium. This marking was introduced in 1810 to satisfy French requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no provision for ramrod, the mounts are all of brass and the grade of manufacture is really quite high. Probably one of the most encountered original flintlock martial pistols from Europe encountered to day. The pistol is fitted with a 9\" barrel that has a bore of about 0.69\", bearing the correct proofs of the era. Its overall length is about 15 1\/2\" and it has a large lanyard ring on the bottom of the brass mounted butt cap. Overall condition is really quite nice, and the brass fittings have a lovely mellow patina. We checked the lock, and it is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock does show wear overall from service, with small scratches and dents, but there are no structural cracks or other damage that we can see. There is staining on the wood around the barrel and lock from the iron \/ steel oxidizing and dripping down onto the wood, very common at sea. There is also a bit of wood missing near the nose cap on the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Lovely Dutch Napoleonic Naval flintlock pistol, 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 1815\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 9 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 15 1\/2 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":45234235965509,"sku":"ONAC25218","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/E5C27FFA-3163-4BC6-890B-CD5D17CC1933.jpg?v=1782767554","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-napoleonic-dutch-flintlock-naval-pistol-with-liege-proof-mark-and-faded-ship-name-on-barrel-circa-1815","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}