{"product_id":"manstopper-flintlock-pistol-by-r-johnston","title":"Manstopper Flintlock Pistol By R Johnston","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEnglish 19th Century Full Stocked Flintlock Pistol Signed R Johnston\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a musket calibre of 0.75\" the predominating feature of this pistol has to be its 6.5\" octagonal browned twist barrel, it certainly is a monster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is in great condition and much of it is blued and what isn't (trigger guard and ramrod pipes) has a pleasant dark steel patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stepped lock is signed R Johnston and is engraved with a sunburst and foliate sprays.  It has a rainproof pan, roller bearing to the frizen spring and a sliding safety catch (which as so often is the case has snapped).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good and the action is crisp in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefitting its mammoth barrel, this pistols stock is also substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep and finely hatched grip sits very well in the hand and the walnut has a lovely colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a couple of issues;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forestock (from the start of the ramrod pipes) has been replaced at some point and there is a crack running through the stock on the left side behind the lock retaining screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso the cock doesn't quite fit with the crispness of the lock, so this might also be a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Johnston was a London maker and made free of the Cutlers Company in 1795.  Amongst other things he was Sword Cutler and Belt Maker to the King.  He operated from 68 St James Street from 1798 -1840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its issues there is no denying that this pistol is a crisply engraved very handsome piece and surprisingly well balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 16.5cm, Overall length 30cm.\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":52811484823880,"sku":"398","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/398.1.jpg?v=1774976223","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/manstopper-flintlock-pistol-by-r-johnston","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}