How do I care for a flintlock pistol?

Keep the metal components lightly oiled with a microcrystalline wax or gun oil to prevent active corrosion. Store the piece in a stable, dry environment away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity. Avoid aggressive cleaning agents on the brass mounts or wooden stock to preserve the patination accumulated over centuries of existence.

Were these pistols used in combat?

Many examples on this page served a military function, issuing to British cavalry, dragoons, and infantry during the Georgian and Napoleonic conflicts. Regulation patterns saw active service across European battlefields and colonial frontiers. Other pieces served civilian roles, including personal protection for travellers or officers requiring reliable sidearms for self-defence during journeys.

What is the difference between military and civilian pistols?

Military pieces conform to strict government contract standards, often bearing arsenal inspection marks, crown stamps, and regulation barrel lengths. They prioritise robust utility over ornamentation. Civilian and regional variations allow for artistic expression, featuring silver wire inlay, mother-of-pearl accents, and more elaborate brass engraving tailored to individual clients.

How can I tell an Ottoman pistol from a British one?

Ottoman and Balkan pieces generally exhibit distinctive stock shapes, pronounced rat-tail grips, and extensive brass or silver mountings with intricate geometric or floral engraving. They often utilise miquelet or rat-tail snaphaunce locks. British arms typically display Tower markings, crown ciphers, standardised walnut stocks, and conventional flintlock mechanisms designed for military service or civilian trade.

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A brass mounted flintlock pistol combines utilitarian military mechanics with decorative metalwork, offering collectors a tangible piece of centuries-old European and Ottoman craftsmanship.

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Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic Region.

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