A 36-Bore Scottish All-Metal Flintlock Belt Pistol
Early 18th Century
With three-stage brass barrel with engraved moulding at the muzzle and inlaid with silver on the octagonal breech section, at the rear a pronounced slotted ramp, rounded lock (cock associated), iron stock inlaid with engraved silver bands and silver scrolls and strapwork, and with a star on each side of the ram's horn butt, pierced and engraved silver button trigger and detachable pricker (the latter replaced), silver-inlaid belt hook with pierced tang, and later ramrod (some wear and light pitting)
16¾in. (42.5cm.)
A 36-Bore Scottish All-Metal Flintlock Belt Pistol
Early 18th Century
With three-stage brass barrel with engraved moulding at the muzzle and inlaid with silver on the octagonal breech section, at the rear a pronounced slotted ramp, rounded lock (cock associated), iron stock inlaid with engraved silver bands and silver scrolls and strapwork, and with a star on each side of the ram's horn butt, pierced and engraved silver button trigger and detachable pricker (the latter replaced), silver-inlaid belt hook with pierced tang, and later ramrod (some wear and light pitting)
16¾in. (42.5cm.)
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