Original German Brass Mounted Flintlock Pistol by Hartmann of Durlach in Baden – circa 1780 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely upmarket late 18th Century German Flintlock pistol, which comes from what was then known as the Margraviate of Baden. Durlach is a Borough of the City of Karlsruhe, and was once the seat of Baden-Durlach in the past, before the city was expanded. Later after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1803-1806, the territory was consolidated and became the Großherzogtum Baden (Grand Duchy of Baden).

The pistol is mounted with engraved and embossed brass, and has an unsupported (un-bridled) powder pan on the lock. The lock plate is clearly marked under the flash pan:

HARTMANN
I: DURLACH

This would be read “Hartmann in Durlach”, and research indicates that this gunsmith produced guns around 1780. The lock functions, but will fire on both full and half cock, so the tumbler needs slight adjustment to easily remedy that. The wooden stock is engraved, and the nose cap and tip of the wooden ramrod are made of horn. The barrel is 11 inches long and is part octagonal, becoming round at the muzzle. The bore is about 0.71″, and overall length is 18 inches.

Less upmarket pistols of this type saw extensive use during the U.S. Revolutionary war, where many German “Hessian” mercenaries were employed by the British Forces.

In good condition and ready to display!

Specifications: 

Year of Manufacture: circa 1780
Caliber: .71″
Ammunition Type:  Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 11 inches
Overall Length: 18 inches
Action: Side Action Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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