French boxlock flintlock coat pistol, ca. 1790. Overall length: 8 ½” Octagonal 4” barrel forged integral with breech and action. Nicely engraved action with a sliding safety that latches the cock and a integral pin that slides forward locking the frizzen in the down position. Original iron ramrod beneath the barrel. Walnut stock with nice silver wire inlay. Overall very fine condition, mechanically absolutely perfect, and much original finish throughout.