Original 18th Century British Brass Boxlock Flintlock Pistol with Turn Off Barrel and Mask Butt Cap - Circa 1780 German Holsters utilizing this L-21A to release

utilizing this L-21A to release his wing-mounted ordnance on target

The front of the head has traces of white stenciled writing that reads Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen (Before use insert detonator)

indicating production by PiEDiMONTE in Rome

which is itself bound with brass wire

There are areas of powder burn around the cylinder area

Original 18th Century British Brass Boxlock Flintlock Pistol with Turn Off Barrel and Mask Butt Cap - Circa 1780 German Holsters utilizing this L-21A to releaseOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a lovely slender boxlock style pistol with a brass frame and turn off barrel, with a shape very reminiscent of the "Queen Anne" style, but with a top mounted hammer, pan, and frizzen. There is unfortunately no maker name on the pistol, but it definitely shows a very high level of artistry. It features some fantastic decorative brass mountings, and was almost certainly made for a well off client. The butt cap