Flintlock, brass barrelled, rifled pistol (descriptive name)

flintlock: box lock travelling pistol; brass barrel, [1770-1820]

smoothbore with turn-off notches at end of barrel; .42 inch calibre; single barrel, 2-inch hinged spring bayonet under barrel; to fold away bayonet, press lever on right front, rotate to rear, move trigger guard to rear, and allow to come forward, which will retain bayonet in retracted position; hammer safety catch at top rear of body; one-piece slab walnut grip; frame engraved

W1362 (war)

History

War History