Original European Continental Matched Pair of Brass Mounted Flintlock Vest Pistols - Circa 1800
-
Original Items: Only One Set of Two Available. This is a lovely set of brass mounted flintlock vest pistols from the European Continent, most likely made in Belgium or Germany. They do not have any visible maker or proof marks, so they were lost likely made by a local gunsmith to order for a customer. They have some nice engraving on the metal components, and look to have been made at the turn of the 19th century.
Both pistols feature a 3 inch long round barrels that become faceted at the breech, and measure 6 3/4 inches in overall length, the perfect size to fit in a vest or coat pocket. Both have relatively early design locks, which do not have any bridle from the pan to reinforce the frizzen hinge. They are both in approximately .44" caliber, though one is slightly larger than the other, possibly due to wear. The pistol with the larger bore has a fully functional lock that holds at half cock, while the smaller bore pistol will fire at both full and half cock.
They are both in lovely patinated condition, showing staining on the iron and steel components, but no major rust or oxidation. The stocks are in good shape, showing some small cracks and other issues consistent with age and use. Both have small wooden ramrods under the barrels, which may have been replaced at one point, with one being just a bit too long.
A lovely matched pair of Continental Flintlock Vest Pistols, ready to research and display!
Specifications (Both):
Year of Manufacture: circa 1800
Bore Diameter: about .44"
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder with Percussion Cap
Overall Length: 6 3/4 inches
Barrel Length: 3 inches
Action: Side Action Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition, and are not tested for the the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers" not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.
We Buy Military Antiques
Our team expert buyers travels the world to pay fair prices for entire estate collections to singular items.
START SELLING TODAY
