A gentleman’s flintlock pistol reproduction with an 8-inch brass barrel and period LONDON marking.
Supplied in a non-firing state.
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Technical details Specifications & construction
Barrel8 inches, brass
Bore.60 calibre
Overall length14 inches
The barrel is 8 inches long and it
made of brass with a steel tight breech plug. On the barrel is the
correct "LONDON" marking found on the original. The pistol's overall length is 14 inches
and the calibre is .60.
The lock is made with strong durable springs
and has a
case-hardened frizzens that throws good sparks.
We
use a industrial case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more
reliable and longer lasting.
Presently no other musket provider uses
this technique.
As with all our
other flintlock muzzleloaders, 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.
The story behind the pattern
History
18th Century -
American Revolution - Pirates and Privateers - Napoleonic Wars
George Washington owned a pair of
brass barrelled pistols similar to this one offered here. This design
was originally made by the London professional Thomas Ketland in the 1760s.
This style continued into the early 19th century.
This style of pistol is ideal
for those interested the Navy, Pirates and Privateers because the brass
barrel is more conducive to service at sea. The brass also helped if
the pistols were stuffed into saddle holsters where humidity from the horse
and the elements tended to creep in.
This
Flintlock Pistol being used on TV Program Black Sails. (courtesy STARZ
and IMFDB)
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 comes 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.
