Original 18th Century French Flintlock Holster Pistol by Jean Favre of Sedan - Circa 1700 Bayonets Original First Edition

Original First Edition

The helmet is 100% original and offered in excellent condition

which highlights the grain of the blade

1st Viscount Hood 1724 - 1816

Original 18th Century French Flintlock Holster Pistol by Jean Favre of Sedan - Circa 1700 Bayonets Original First EditionOriginal item. Only One Available. Dating to approximately 1700, this is an iron mounted Holster Pistol with a 13 1 2" barrel, giving the pistol an overall length of 20 1 2". It features a rounded flintlock hammer, which were obsoleted by style in French Gun design about 1710. There is a grotesque mask on the iron butt cap, with long spurs either side. The open work lock side plate the stock is carefully carved and sculpted. Complete with early style