European Horse Pistol.

[rickystl]

Well, yet another addition to my collection. I thought this was a really good looking horse pistol. Overall length is 21". Barrel length is 13 3/4" long about .58 caliber. The barrel is octagon for just the first 3" then fades to round with a central rib down the middle. Stock appears to be European walnut (?).
I'm thinking this pistol is German or Dutch maybe? It does not look French, although the side plate does resemble French pistols. The lock looks German. Maybe a Dutch pistol done in the French style? I'm thinking this pistol could even be pre-1750? There are no external markings on the pistol EXCEPT a #2 on top of the barrel breech. This usually means it is one of a pair. (Wish I knew where the other one was ).
I'll take the lock and barrel off this weekend and see if there are any marks and report back.
Meantime, here are a bunch of photos. Any opinions as to where this pistol was made and the time frame would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking. Rick.