Original Early British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol by Maker EDGE - Never Fitted With Belt Hook - dated 1758 Bira Gun The butt stock and pistol

The butt stock and pistol grip are both original in very good condition with their nice original color with light pressure dents and gouges from actual field use and age

The top cover and top cover latch both marked cof for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen

near the city of Ludwigslust

There is some light overall wear

Original Early British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol by Maker EDGE - Never Fitted With Belt Hook - dated 1758 Bira Gun The butt stock and pistolOriginal Item: Only One Available. Originally developed around 1715, the British Sea Service pistol remained in use until the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. They are typically equipped with a 12" iron barrel, full wood stock and brass furniture. The Butt Caps have short "ears" but not "long spurs" The lock plates were flat, not rounded and up until 1762 were marked with a makers name and date. On the left side there is usually a long belt hook,