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#3844 British Flintlock “Muff Pistol” (or Pocket Pistol), boxlock action Guns International #: 100986934 Seller's Inventory #: #3844 Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Handguns - English Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Tom Burness Member Since: 3/3/07 First Name: Tom Last Name: Burness State: California Zip: 95604-9151 Country: United States Phone: (530) 889-9454 Number of Active Listings: 35 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway Description: #3844 British Flintlock “Muff Pistol” (or Pocket Pistol), boxlock action with drop-trigger and slab sided grips, circa 1780-1820 manufacture. Marked “Huff” on one side and “G. Wallis” on the other with simple engraving. This fine conditioned little Muff Pistol (so named because women often carried these for protection in their hand muffs during carriage rides in cold weather) appears almost unfired and has faint traces of thin finish remaining. With the exception of a few minor bumps and nick on the lower side of the screw-barrel, and a few nicks and chips on the wood grips, this is a Ex.Fine to Excellent condition gun that dates to the late 1700s to early 1800s $595 SOLD Antique: Yes |