A snaphaunce flintlock pistol
dating: Second half of the 18th Century provenance: Tuscany, Smooth, two-stage, 9 mm cal. (a rare caliber for such a pistol) barrel, octagonal at the first part with stamp probably depicting a horse, then round after rings. Slightly carved, snaphaunce flintlock. Wooden stock, slightly sculpted with breaks and small missing parts (easily restorable). Elengant, brass mounts, partially decorated with floral motifs. Wooden ramrod with cartridge extractor. It is worth a proper restoration. length 37.5 cm.
