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Flint Lock Pistol

19th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Highmeads Antiques
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French 19th century flint lock pistol.

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Highmeads Antiques has dated this Antique Flintlock Pistol to the 19th Century.

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French 19th century flint lock pistol.

Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands and Northern Ireland) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch.

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Delivery of furniture usually takes between 7 and 21 days from order, though can sometimes take longer.
Highmeads Antiques

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Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated this Antique Flintlock Pistol to the 19th Century.

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Archive I An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Flint Lock Pistol

Archive II An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background. View II
Archive III An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background. View III
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Archive VI An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background. View VI
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An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background.
Flint lock pistol
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An antique flintlock pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, iron barrel, and brass fittings against a dark background.
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  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Iron, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlintlock mechanism, Carved wooden stock, Brass trigger guard

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The flintlock mechanism was developed in the early 17th century, superseding earlier ignition systems like the matchlock and wheellock, and remained the dominant firearm technology until the mid-19th century when percussion caps were introduced.

Traditional construction typically involved a carved hardwood stockmost commonly walnut or beechpaired with forged iron or steel barrels and mechanisms, frequently accented with brass trigger guards, butt caps, and decorative side plates.

Authentication relies on examining the hand-filed metal components, correct period proof marks, hand-carved wood grain fitting, and the functional wear patterns consistent with genuine historical use rather than modern reproduction techniques.

Such pieces are typically displayed mounted within a shadow box on a study wall, or placed securely on a mantelpiece or within a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight their historical craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining a stable, low-humidity environment, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to metal surfaces to prevent oxidation, and treating the wooden stock with specialist museum-grade oils.
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