MODEL 1731 POTSDAM HUSSAR FLINTLOCK PISTOL

SERIAL NUMBER: N/A, BARREL: 11 1/4" CALIBER: ..70 MFG: Mid 18th century. Scarce early Potsdam flintlock pistol. Has brass hardware and a escutcheon engraved with the cypher of Frederick William (1688-1740), King of Prussia (1713-40). CONDITION: Fair-Good. The pistol has overall wear with scattered pitting on iron parts. The metal has been cleaned and has turned to patina. The lock is marked Potzdammag and is in original flintlock configuration. The action works and the hammer screw head is broken off but included. The stock has several repairs and has been stained dark. A couple of the screws are correct replacements. The bore is dark. A great looking early pistol measuring 19" overall. ANTIQUE