What materials were traditionally used in 18th-century pocket pistols?

These pistols typically feature carved wooden stocks made of walnut or mahogany, combined with forged iron, steel, or brass actions and hand-engraved details.

How can one identify authentic 18th-century flintlock pistols?

Authentic examples display period hand-cut maker markings, official proof marks stamped into the iron or steel, hand-hammered mechanical elements, and genuine patina.

How is an antique flintlock pistol styled in a modern interior?

An antique firearm is often displayed mounted inside a glass cabinet, supported on a bespoke brass stand on a desk, or housed within a deep box frame.

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A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

18th century

For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

The flintlock pistol turn-off barrel engraved with foliage around the muzzle.

Signed engraved box-lock action inscribed ‘Bootle’ on a trophy-of-arms oval on the right on one side and on the other 'J Robinson'.

Engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, flat-sided walnut butt, and vacant silver escutcheon.

Circa 1790.

Measurement

16.4 cm overall

An attached inscribed note reads:-

"Robinson. John, 1810-1832

Maker of Screw barrel box locks, flintlocks pocket pistols with folding triggers. Shop in Liverpool" .

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Pocket Pistol to the 18th Century.

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SA1113728

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241213/01

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Description

The flintlock pistol turn-off barrel engraved with foliage around the muzzle.

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Signed engraved box-lock action inscribed ‘Bootle’ on a trophy-of-arms oval on the right on one side and on the other 'J Robinson'.

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

fig 1. An 18th-century flintlock box-lock pocket pistol featuring a dark wooden grip, engraved steel receiver, and turn-off barrel. — fig 1. A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

Engraved sliding thumb-piece safety-catch also locking the steel, flat-sided walnut butt, and vacant silver escutcheon.

Circa 1790.

Measurement

16.4 cm overall

An attached inscribed note reads:-

"Robinson. John, 1810-1832

Maker of Screw barrel box locks, flintlocks pocket pistols with folding triggers. Shop in Liverpool" .

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Antique Flintlock Pocket Pistol to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1113728

Dealers Internal Ref

241213/01

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A turn-off box-lock flintlock pocket pistol is a compact 18th-century firearm featuring a central firing mechanism enclosed within a metal frame, with a removable barrel unscrewed for breech loading.

Preservation requires housing the piece in a stable, humidity-controlled environment, applying microcrystalline wax to metal components to prevent oxidisation, and conditioning the wood with neutral wax.

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A Fine18th Century Flintlock Turn Off, Box-lock Pocket Pistol. 40 Bore. By J. Robinson, Bootle, Liverpool. Birmingham Proof Marks.

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