Joseph Lamotte Flintlock Pistol circa 1760 (French Revolution era).

This is a rare example of a Joseph Lamotte flintlock pistol, circa 1760 (French Revolution era). Operating out of St. Etienne, Joseph Lamotte (1716-84) was an official supplier of Frence cavalry arms in the latter part of the 18th Century. This obsolete calibre 28 bore pistol has a working action with flint still clamped in the hammer. The age related crack often found on flintlocks of this vintage in the bottom of the woodwork does nothing to detract from the ornate appeal of this fantastic piece. The woodwork is structually sound.

Chambered in an obsolete calibre it can be owned live without any form of license. It has a full working action and can be cocked, stripped and dry fired.