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Continental Flintlock Horseman's Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Continental Flintlock Horseman's Pistol
Beautiful and ornate horseman's size flintlock pistol approximately .60 caliber, circa 1725-1760. Features a 12" contoured barrel with flat top rib, lightly engraved lock signed S Iovrion, one piece carved burl wood stock, wood ram rod and brass mounts, escutcheons and side plate with snake or dragon effigy. Butt cap is missing mask or emblem which was formerly pinned to butt cap. Finish is uniform bare metal with scatted shallow dark pitting. Action is strong and stock is very good with a series of dings on the handle. A nice old original flintlock, the type carried during the American Revolution, French & Indian Wars. Measures 20" Overall. Condition is excellent as antique. ***Antique Firearm***