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Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, Signed “À Paris”, Circa 1770. 20-Bore Brass Barrel & Lock Plate
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, Signed “À Paris”, Circa 1770. 20-Bore Brass Barrel & Lock Plate

18th century
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A good example of an 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol, circa 1770, the lock plate signed “à Paris.” Of 20-bore with a round 11½-inch barrel, brass mounts finely engraved in rococo style, and full walnut stock of typical Parisian form with graceful wrist and fore-end. The butt cap, trigger guard and sideplate retain original chased decoration.

French locks and pistols signed “à Paris” were produced by a number of Parisian gunmakers during the late 18th century, often for officers. This example shows the elegant proportions and restrained ornament typical of French work of the Louis XVI period.

Overall length: approx. 44cm (17¼").

Mechanism functions, though as with all antique arms sold as a collector’s item only. Old repair to left side of butt end (see photos). In excellent condition for age & usage.

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

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SA1171571
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745305
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

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Description
A good example of an 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol, circa 1770, the lock plate signed “à Paris.
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” Of 20-bore with a round 11½-inch barrel, brass mounts finely engraved in rococo style, and full walnut stock of typical Parisian form with graceful wrist and fore-end.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

The butt cap, trigger guard and sideplate retain original chased decoration.

fig 1. An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism.
fig 1. Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, Signed “À Paris”, Circa 1770. 20-Bore Brass Barrel & Lock Plate

French locks and pistols signed “à Paris” were produced by a number of Parisian gunmakers during the late 18th century, often for officers. This example shows the elegant proportions and restrained ornament typical of French work of the Louis XVI period.

fig 2. An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism.
fig 2. Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, Signed “À Paris”, Circa 1770. 20-Bore Brass Barrel & Lock Plate

Overall length: approx. 44cm (17¼").

Mechanism functions, though as with all antique arms sold as a collector’s item only. Old repair to left side of butt end (see photos). In excellent condition for age & usage.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1171571
Dealers Internal Ref
745305
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism.

Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, signed “à Paris”, circa 1770. 20-bore Brass barrel & lock plate

Archive II An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism. View II
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An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism.
Fine French Flintlock C1770 Holster Pistol, signed “à Paris”, circa 1770. 20-bore Brass barrel & lock plate
Ref: SA1171571
An 18th-century French flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved walnut stock, polished brass barrel, engraved brass lockplate, and steel mechanism.
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A flintlock holster pistol from this era is a single-shot black powder firearm fitted with a flint-striking ignition mechanism, intended for transport in saddle holsters by mounted personnel or travelers.

These firearms were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut for the stock, combined with cast or forged brass and steel for the barrel, lockplate, trigger guard, and decorative fittings.

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Display the firearm mounted on a custom brass or timber desk stand, set inside a glazed shadow box, or placed alongside historical books on a dark wood bookshelf or desk.

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