Original 17th Century Italian Long Flintlock Horse Pistol with Belt Hook by Pietro Mutti of Brescia c. 1690 ZULU War consisting of three white ostrich

consisting of three white ostrich feathers behind a gold coronet

These shorter bayonets functioned well in the European theater

It was introduced into service in 1918 by the German Army during World War I as the primary weapon of the Sturmtruppen

from September to November 1944

Original 17th Century Italian Long Flintlock Horse Pistol with Belt Hook by Pietro Mutti of Brescia c. 1690 ZULU War consisting of three white ostrichOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Mutti family of Brescia in Italy were well known gunmakers in 17th 18th Century Italy, including Sperandio, Pietro, and others. This fine Long flintlock horse pistol was made by Pietro Mutti in Brescia, and the style is typical of around 1690. The top of the upper barrel is marked *PIETRO *MVTTI in a brass insert, and the rest of the fittings are all of brass as well. The pistol is quite slender, measuring 20