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REPLICART 47-1102L
BELGIAN GOLD
ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK PISTOL
List Price: $60.00
Our Price: $47.99
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Overall Length:
11 3/4"
Barrel Length:
6 1/2 "
Stock:
Sim Ivory
Weight: 2.5 lbs

Cannot be made to
fire real ammunition.

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BELGIAN GOLD ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK PISTOL by RELICART
This handsome 18th century piece has a beautifully engraved simulated ivory stock, engraved brass barrel and butt plate. This deluxe 11 3/4 inch non-firing model has been faithfully reproduced and has the same look, feel, and handling characteristic of the rare and expensive original. The action works! Adjust the strike-plate, cock the hammer, pull the trigger and the hammer releases. Comes fully assembled and ready for display in your home or office.

Note: You must 18 years of age or older to purchase this pistol. These handsome collector model guns are made of antique finished zinc cast metal alloys, simulated ivory and antiqued finishes. The screw heads are molded into the metal and cannot be removed. These models cannot withstand misuse or excessive dry-firing. Cannot be made to fire real ammunition.


FLINTLOCK PISTOLS - A PIRATE'S COMPANION
Unlike the rifle, pistols seemed to be a pirate's best friend. In most pictures of pirates, it is clear that a number of pistols were carried by each pirate. In most pictures of BlackBeard, at least a half dozen pistols, assumed loaded and ready, can be seen in his sash. The mid- to late 17th century was the heyday of the pirate trade, and pitched battles at sea between armed sailing ships were common. Marines carried muskets, but for sailors the pistol and cutlass combination made far more sense. Sailors who could get a loaded pistol could readily board an enemy vessel, fire a shot, use the emptied gun as a small club, and swing a cutlass all the time.

Pistols came in in a variety of shapes and styles, from long to short barrel versions, approx 9 inches and 12 inches long, with a bore of about 0.56 inches. The butt had a rounded and sometimes metal base (known as a skull crusher butt cap) so the pistol could be used as a club once fired. Issued either singularly or in pairs, most sea pistols had an effective range of only 3 or 4 yards. Moreover, pistols being what they were and boarding attacks being virtual mob assaults, one did not need to be much of a marksman. An enemy was usually only a few feet away if that far. Anyone armed with a musket would have found it far more hindrance than help

Flintlock pistols were so called because the lock uses a flint to strike sparks into the priming pan when the trigger is pulled. A small amount of gunpowder in this pan is ignited, which in turn ignites the main gunpowder charge in the barrel, firing the lead ball. Both the main charge and the ball were loaded from the front, or muzzle, of the barrel, after which the priming charge was poured into the pan – all very time consuming! Often the priming charge would burn but fail to ignite the main charge – whence the expression flash in the pan! Though oriental in design, the original of this particular flintlock pistol was made in England. This non-firing version is accurately detailed - a great costume or conversation piece.

   
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