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20FD-4 SCOTTISH HEART BUTT FLINTLOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD
20FD-4 SCOTTISH HEART BUTT FLINTLOCK
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Authentic Scottish snaphance pistol with heart shaped butt dated in silver on the barrel 1674. Measures 16" overall with a 10 5/8" barrel of .60 caliber smoothbore. A very fine pistol in its day showing considerablesilver work and partial Royal crest on the barrel. Light to heavy scattered pitting and erosion, All flintlock parts and major parts including belt hook are authentic except ramrod is a correct style replacement. Thestock has been damaged and period repaired and touch hole bushed with brass plug. A very interesting and early Scottish pistol that was used and undoubtedly hid in the wall or down a well during the years of troubles with British crown. A museum quality rarity that should be researched as to the identity of the crest. Formerly Gene Herrick collection. (Antique) Est.: $3000-$6000