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Long Wheelock Pistol .55 cal.
Guns International #: 101441658 Seller's Inventory #: Long Wheelock Pistol .55 cal.
Category: Antique Rifles - Matchlock - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 215
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
SOLD A Germanic Wheel Lock pistol, with a 15 1/4" round engraved barrel with straight rifling.
The Wheel lock firearm was developed in mainland Europe in the 16th Century. Although the German provinces
made these weapons famous, they were very common throughout the continent up to the mid 1600's.
It was the invention of the wheel lock assembly, which made the development of the pistol possible.
Although these arms were very elegant and in some cases extremely ornate, they were very expensive to
produce and had a rather high mainenance mechanism. They were not practical for large armies but proved
very popular for private hunting arms of the upper classes. In warfare, these guns were used by the upper class cavalry and officers.
These guns were used along side matchlock muskets but were soon replaced by Snaphaunce lock arms.This one is more modern made and looks complete with it's wrench. The lock spring turns, and I can here it but doesn't lock so it may have come loose or possibly broke. These were llike a watch or clock spring, wound up , hammer cocked forward. When the trigger is pressed the hammer is manually pushed forward into the pan where a grated steel wheel spins and the hammer holds a pyrite stone that makes sparks to ignite the charge. A brass butt-cap and trigger guard and the remainder of trim is steel/ The top of the barrel has engraving and a possible deep proof , but not sure if this is a shooting model . The smoth bore barrel is thick and the lock side plate has Fleur-di- leah of France. Measures about almost 25"long, The opposite lock side has a ring for a lanyard. Comes with a steel ram-rod also. Check my inventory of rare grips, unusual gun parts, barrels and holsters. Shipping may be higher than stated as shippers raise their prices twice year without notice! When buying a gun always have it examined by a competent gunsmith before shooting. To buy a gun from me you must get a direct email for me, with details, and shipping cost. We don’t have a web site .I prefer money orders or a check. Item ships when funds come in. If you can only pay with a card let me know. I try to keep guns affordable, which means I make less money than most dealers. You won’t get altitude sickness, or nose bleed, with my prices! I consistently have the best selection of older guns If you attempt to buy, you must still contact us for details . Best to email to buy. Sometimes a local person can stop buy and purchase before the gun is removed. Sometimes not home to get calls. Some guns are required shipment to a gun dealer near you for a transfer to you when it arrives. Otherwise many older or black powder guns ship to your door. With the widest selection of older guns at great prices, We don’t have a store, and sell on the internet only. I’m easy to get along with. Thank You.
SOLD