Original Dutch Napoleonic Flintlock Naval Pistol marked HAARLEM and AMSTERDAM – circa 1800-1810 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This type of Pistol was manufactured in Belgium, which was under Napoleon Bonaparte’s control until 1814. Production continued after the battle of Waterloo in 1815 and very possibly into the 1820’s. Belgium was an Industrial powerhouse, with its great capacity coming from the City of Liège, where gun making was a key industry, and would end up supplying Military Weapons all over Europe after Belgian Independence in 1830.

There is no provision for ramrod, the mounts are all of brass and the grade of manufacture is really quite high. Probably one of the most encountered original flintlock martial pistols from Europe encountered to day. There are few maker markings on the gun, except for remnants of a CROWN over DN proof mark on the lock plate just rear of the pan. This is an arsenal stamp indicating “Delft Nederlandse”, indicating it was processed at arsenal there before being dispersed into service.

The top of the 9 inch long barrel is marked HAARLEM * AMSTERDAM, both cities in the Netherlands, so most likely it was put into service there. Its overall length is almost 16″ and has a large lanyard ring on the bottom of the brass mounted butt cap. All the mounts are brass and the overall condition is really nice.

The stock does show some wear, and there is a crack under the lock plate running back to the trigger guard. There is also some cracking by the rear lock screw, and by the nose cap. The lock is functional, but the tumbler is worn, so it will fire at both full and half cock.

A great European Naval pistol with some good research potential. Ready to display!

Specifications: 

Years of Manufacture: c.1810-20
Caliber: .65″ Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 9 Inches
Overall Length: 15 1/2 Inches
Action: Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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