ORNATE EARLY FLINTLOCK PISTOL CASPAR PETER

SERIAL NUMBER: N/A, BARREL: 11 3/4" CALIBER: .62, MFG: Mid 18th century. Very ornate 18th century pistol marked Caspar Peter on lock under the pan. The pistol features a octagon / round barrel with blade front sight. Lock and hammer are nicely engraved. The brass hardware is profusely engraved with the side plate, trigger guard, sideplate and butt cap having relief engraving. Has two brass barrel wedges, and The walnut stock has light etching by the tang. CONDITION: Very Good-Fine. Mostly smooth barrel and lock with scattered light pitting. The lock action works properly. The brass has a nice mellow patina. The stock displays well and has some indiscernible professional repairs. The bore has frosting. A very attractive flintlock pistol. ANTIQUE