Bidspirit auction | Continental Flintlock Belt Pistol w/

Continental Flintlock Belt Pistol w/ Brass Mounts, 18th-19th C. - Continental Europe, late 18th to early 19th century. Flintlock belt pistol with a round iron barrel, carved walnut stock, and engraved brass furniture including the trigger guard, side plate, butt cap, and decorative inlaid escutcheons. The lock retains its original flintlock mechanism and the pistol displays classic martial styling with hand finished brass mounts and a dark patinated stock. Measurements 10 3/4” L overall, barrel 6 1/8” L. Materials: Iron, brass, walnut. Condition: Heavy oxidation and age wear throughout with losses and damage to the fore stock around the barrel. The lock shows age and surface corrosion, and the pistol has not been tested for mechanical function.