{"product_id":"a-nice-clean-continental-flintlock-boxlock-pocket-pistol","title":"A Nice Clean Continental Flintlock Boxlock Pocket Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLate 18th\/Early 19th Century Continental (Probably Belgian) Unsigned Flintlock Pocket Pistol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith crisp but simple engraving forming the blank oval cartouche on each side of the body and further designs that encompass the sides of the frizen, top plate and trigger guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork is in great condition having an even grey aged patina and no signs of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safety catch engages correctly in half position and the smooth bore barrel unscrews cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that the one piece slab sided grip is made of walnut and although it has plenty of minor bruising there are no splits or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned earlier this piece is unsigned and I can find no trace of a Proof Mark anywhere, so Country or origin is a little tricky, but the styling makes me think that it is Belgian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean attractive little flintlock pistol in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 4.5cm, Overall length 18.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53560533942600,"sku":"447","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/447.1.jpg?v=1784560500","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/a-nice-clean-continental-flintlock-boxlock-pocket-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}