Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of Franco-Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols by Gilles Massin of Liège, Circa 1740 Knives & Daggers There are also some markings

There are also some markings stamped into the stock

The serial number is 446445B denotes the year of manufacture as 1893

US Marine Corps Schedule 1138 Contract

This is a very excellent example that certainly spent a lot of time in the trenches and is slated to be featured in Volume III of “At Arm’s Length”

The greatcoat is in fair condition overall with scattered moth damage found across

Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of Franco-Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols by Gilles Massin of Liège, Circa 1740 Knives & Daggers There are also some markingsOriginal items: One of a Kind Pair. This is an exceptional matched pair of early 18th century Franco Flemish flintlock holster pistols, each signed GILLES MASSIN on the barrel rib and attributed to the noted Lige gunmaker active during the first half of the 18th century. Dating to approximately 1740, both pistols are richly decorated throughout, with long barrels, ornate brass furniture, extensively carved figured stocks, and the elegant proportions