18th Century Italian Brass Flintlock Pistol - Non-Firing

This non-firing 18th Century Italian Flintlock Pistol in a Brass version is accurately detailed - a great decorative pirate piece. 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! The original of this particular flintlock pistol was made in Germany at the end of the 18th century. This non-firing version is accurately detailed - a great pirate costume or conversation piece.

Key Features:
Authentic Detailing
Brass Finish
Non-fireable
For Decorative Purposes Only
Functional Lock Mechanism
  
Measurements:
Overall Length: 15.5 Inches
Weight: 1lb 10oz

Cannot Ship To: NJ, NYC, RI

This is a non-firing copy of the original. This piece replicates the original in size, weight and appearance, and functions much like the original. However, this replica cannot be made to fire or part interchanged.

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