18th Century British Dueling Pistols Brass

These 18th Century British Dueling Pistols come as a set which includes the wooden box and two British pistols. This flintlock pistol set is great for re-enactment duels whether on stage or at a fair. Flintlock pistols were so called because the lock uses a flint to strike sparks into the priming pan when the trigger is pulled. A small amount of gunpowder in this pan is ignited, which in turn ignites the main gunpowder charge in the barrel, firing the lead ball. Both the main charge and the ball were loaded from the front, or muzzle, of the barrel, after which the priming charge was poured into the pan, all very time consuming! Often the priming charge would burn but fail to ignite the main charge, whence the expression flash in the pan! The original of this particular flintlock pistol was made in England in the 18th century. This non-firing version is accurately detailed a great costume or conversation piece.

Please note that this replica firearm is completely decorative. While it has moving parts, it cannot be made to fire live ammo and should not be excessively dry-fired.

Key Features:

• For Decorative Purposes Only
• Non-fireable
• Functional Lock Mechanism
• Authentic Details

Materials:

• Made of zamac, a zinc alloy

Measurements:

• Barrel Length: 8.6 Inches
• Overall Length: 14.9 Inches
• Weight: 1 Pound 10 Ounces