Victorian Overcoat Pistol
A continental Flintlock pocket pistol, approx 7" overall with a 3 1/4" barrel, two stage barrel with fluted chamber. White metal, possibly German silver wire inlay to butt and handle. Steel butt plate and guard with floral engraving, additional floral engraving to the wooden stock. Overall a very decorative pistol circa 1800.
Lock and action working well, holding at both half and full cock.
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers
A continental Flintlock pocket pistol, approx 7" overall with a 3 1/4" barrel, two stage barrel with fluted chamber. White metal, possibly German silver wire inlay to butt and handle. Steel butt plate and guard with floral engraving, additional floral engraving to the wooden stock. Overall a very decorative pistol circa 1800.
Lock and action working well, holding at both half and full cock.
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers
A continental Flintlock pocket pistol, approx 7" overall with a 3 1/4" barrel, two stage barrel with fluted chamber. White metal, possibly German silver wire inlay to butt and handle. Steel butt plate and guard with floral engraving, additional floral engraving to the wooden stock. Overall a very decorative pistol circa 1800.
Lock and action working well, holding at both half and full cock.
Commonly known as an ‘overcoat’ or ‘pocket’ pistol. These were carried mainly for civilian self defense against highwaymen or muggers