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Elizabethan Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604 - Thirty Years War 1618-1648 - Colonial America
Style A: Turned Grip
Matchlock Pistol with Trigger Guard (MTS-031A)
$399
each
Style B: Matchlock Pistol
with Lever (MTS-031B)
$399
each
Historical Background
From the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the end of the Thirty Years War, cavalry experimented with numerous models of shortened matchlock arquebus firearms. Infantry arquebus model proved too long for mounted troops. Among them was the matchlock "handgonne". It was a transitional firearm, replaced shortly after by wheellock pistols. However it use was not limited to those on horse. The seaman fighting in the many naval engagements of this time period would have taken advantage of its convenience in close-quarter battles. Certainly these pistols saw service in England's fight with the Spanish Armada.
Skirmish during the Thirty Years War
Specifications
These reproductions is roughly two feet long and barrel is .62 calibre. The highly-polished steel used in the barrel is made of tempered seamless modern steel (type:BS970 no.080M40) with a tight breech plug. The lock is made with strong durable springs. As with all our other matchlocks, the vent is not drilled (read details below) so we can ship easily to our door throughout North America and to Europe and the UK. Aside from that they are exactly like the originals. A fine addition to any collection.
Matchlock Pistol:
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For shipping costs and other details see our Muskets section
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the shipping costs. It has to be returned in two weeks of receipt and be in its original state (unaltered and unmodified).
Non-Firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets and pistols in a non-firing state for demonstration purposes. This allows us to comply with various local, state, national and international firearms regulations, along with shipping company policy restrictions. This means the product can be shipped right to your doorstep. A certified gunsmith may decide to alter a musket or pistol to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. No need to remove the breech plug. We are not legally responsible for any changes from its present state. Please read our Conditions of Use and Legal Disclaimer. The customer is expected to be aware of the laws of their locality that govern products of this nature.
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