Double Barrel Flintlock Holster Pistol c1740

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by fernando

Oh, i wish i had one of these

Glad to hear that you like it Fernando.

I have another Over-Under Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol with an interesting firing mechanism. Rather than having two locks, one for each barrel, this pistol uses a single lock and two fire pans. Both fire pans would be loaded with priming powder then the top pan would be locked into place above the bottom one. After firing the top barrel shot recocking the pistol would cause the top pan to slide backward making the bottom pan and barrel available to fire.

It has no maker markings, but it may have been made in Germany. Any thoughts on this?

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