Project Description
!!!!!SOLD!!!!! This is a 1/3 scale French officer’s flintlock martial pistol made by Gilbert Ball of France. 5 5/8″ long overall with a 3 1/8″ part octagon part round smoothbore barrel of .278 caliber. Steel lock assembly except for the pan which is yellow brass. The barrel, ramrod, trigger, and screws are steel finished in the white. The balance of the furniture is yellow brass with a nice aged patina. The hammer has both half and full cock, with a nice crisp action. The barrel is bored through to the touch hole. The ramrod is finely threaded on the end concealed in the pistol. One piece straight grained walnut stock. Nicely made and capable of firing given the proper flint, powder charge, and ball. Complete with a nice walnut glass topped casing, the interior French fit and lined in red velour. I believe these to be a real bargain! Stock # LC-41 !!!!!SOLD!!!!!
