Original British Silver Wire Inlaid and Engraved Flintlock Pocket Pistol by John Waters c.1770 Spanish Military Equipment The nice crisp back action

The nice crisp back action locks are each stamped J

1864 (reserve)

if the filling is a modern explosive instead of black powder

The Model 1842 was intended for use of Cavalry

The smoke colored blade could very well be Damascus/Wootz steel and is of very high quality

Original British Silver Wire Inlaid and Engraved Flintlock Pocket Pistol by John Waters c.1770 Spanish Military Equipment The nice crisp back actionOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely well made iron framed flintlock pocket pistol by one of Britain's better known makers, JOHN WATERS OF BIRMINGHAM, who worked from 1767 until 1781 and was best known for his invention of the "Spring Bayonet" often found on Blunderbusses and assorted pistols. The weapon measures just 5 3 4" in overall length with a screw off 1 1 4" smooth bored iron cannon barrel. The entire wood stock is profusely