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Unmarked Germanic Flintlock Horse Pistol

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Unmarked Germanic Flintlock Horse Pistol
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.60 cal, 13 1/2'' part round part octagon barrel with turned medial at point of transition and slightly swamped muzzle, the bore moderately oxidized. Though not maker-marked this pistol is very Germanic in style and was reconverted to flint long ago, appearing to utilize the original lockplate and antique components that certainly look the part. The metal surfaces show an old cleaning with remnants of light pitting and oxidation staining, a few pits along the wood line of the barrel and touch hole area more moderate. There are some light foliate embellishments along the barrel and lock, the lock fitted with a cock of rather fancy construction and unbridled frizzen, the left barrel flat also showing a small crown over a six-pointed star touch mark. The remaining hardware is of iron featuring a curlicue trigger, foliate triggerguard finial, heavy dual-strapped butt cap, monogram plate atop wrist and a very nice pierced sideplate with dragons, foliate motifs and a face behind the rear lock screw. The walnut stock remains in about good condition, the forward 7'' of the forend showing a failed repair and is now loose along with some other thin missing slivers and old repairs here and there. The raised edges around the hardware otherwise remains well-defined and there is a simple hickory ramrod present. The pistol is sighted with a scant brass blade and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A very good early European flintlock pistol. (13B11579-8) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)