Authentic military flintlock pistol, converted to percussion

Military flintlock pistol, converted to percussion

Typology

Handgun – military pistol

Attributed to a European military production of British type (naval or colonial use)

Place of manufacture (probable)

Great Britain or British sphere of influence

Dating

• Original manufacturing process (flint):

around 1760–1790 (second half of the 18th century)

• Percussion conversion:

around 1825–1850 (first half of the 19th century)

Material description

A long, smoothbore pistol mounted on a strongly curved wooden stock ending in a metal pommel. Iron furniture, side lanyard ring.

General Architecture

characteristic of 18th century military pistols intended for naval or service use.

The weapon features a percussion mechanism, resulting from a subsequent conversion: replacement of the hammer, removal of

the old pan and adaptation of the firing mechanism, according to a common practice aimed at extending the service life of flintlock weapons

19th century.

Historical context

This pistol illustrates the longevity and adaptability of old military weaponry. Originally designed during the colonial conflicts of the late 19th century...

In the 18th century, it was modernized with the introduction of percussion, a major innovation that improved the reliability of firearms.

Such conversions were frequent in military, maritime and colonial circles, particularly in North America.

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