Flintlock Collection (#4)

A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case
1764823 A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Chisholm", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804285 " Chisholm", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols, c. 1780-1800 (mixed media)
1249197 Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols, c.1780-1800 (mixed media) by H.W. Mortimer & Sons (18th Century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Owned by Rufus King)

Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterloo, 1815 (wood, steel & brass)
1268535 Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterloo, 1815 (wood, steel & brass) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Flintlock horse pistol with English dog-catch lock, c. 1645 (wood & metal)
3506849 Flintlock horse pistol with English dog-catch lock, c.1645 (wood & metal) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum

Flintlock pistols, Brescia, c. 1670 (steel with walnut stock)
490942 Flintlock pistols, Brescia, c.1670 (steel with walnut stock) by Italian School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Inscription on barrel: P. Moretta.); Gift of Mr

Butt-cap from a flintlock pistol, c. 1650-60 (steel)
490915 Butt-cap from a flintlock pistol, c.1650-60 (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 4.8x4.8x1.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

28-bore Collier patent five-shot hand-rotated flintlock revolving rifle of military type
4072693 28-bore Collier patent five-shot hand-rotated flintlock revolving rifle of military type, c.1819-20 (wood, steel & brass) by Collier

American officers fusil made by Elijah Buel for a Connecticut Militia officer
3032717 American officers fusil made by Elijah Buel for a Connecticut Militia officer (wood & metal) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; American

Militia or Marine Pattern. 78in flintlock musket, 1759 (metal)
3037307 Militia or Marine Pattern.78in flintlock musket, 1759 (metal) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 42 in barrel, iron ramrod)

Combination Flintlock Pistol and Concealed Dagger, Italian, Bargi, ca. 1690

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Indian, Lucknow, and possibly British, London, ca. 1786. Markings indicate the pistols were made in the Arsenal at Lucknow, India

Pair of Pistols with Flintlocks alla Fiorentina, Italian, Pistoia, ca. 1750-75

Double-Barreled Flintlock Shotgun, French, Versailles, dated 1801

Flintlock Gun, French, Saint-Etienne, dated 1735. Creators: Louis Jaley, Nicolas Carteron
Flintlock Gun, French, Saint-Etienne, dated 1735

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italian, Brescia, ca. 1686. Creator: Giovan Battista Francino
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, Italian, Brescia, ca. 1686

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, German, Regensburg, ca. 1760-70

Cased Pair of Double-Barreled Turn-Off Flintlock Pistols, French, Paris, ca. 1800. The plaques feature heads of Medusa and Bacchus

Pair of Flintlock Pistolsof Count Heinrich von Brühl (1700-1763), French, Paris, ca
Pair of Flintlock Pistolsof Count Heinrich von Bruhl (1700-1763), French, Paris, ca. 1740

Pair of Double-Barreled Flintlock Pistols, French, Paris, 1752-53

Flintlock Pistol Made for Charles XI of Sweden (1655-1697), French, Paris, dated 1676

Flintlock Longrifle, American, Pennsylvania, York County, ca. 1795

Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830), British
Pair of Flintlock Pistols of the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830), with Case and Accessories, British, London, hallmarked for 1787-88

Pair of Flintlock Pistols Made for Christian Ernst, Franco-German, Erlangen-Neustadt, ca
Pair of Flintlock Pistols Made for Christian Ernst, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Bayreuth-Kulmbach, Franco-German, Erlangen-Neustadt, ca. 1686-90

Flintlock Longrifle, American, York County, Pennsylvania, ca. 1770

Flintlock Longrifle, American, Philadelphia, ca. 1810-20. Creator: Jacob Kuntz
Flintlock Longrifle, American, Philadelphia, ca. 1810-20

Flintlock Duelling Pistol, American, Middletown, Connecticut, ca. 1815-20

Flint-Lock Musket, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Flint-Lock Musket, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Bandit Beneath a Tree, 1795-1801. Creator: Raphael Lamar West
Bandit Beneath a Tree, 1795-1801

Engraving of Firearms Parts, ca. 1750. ca. 1750. Creator: Perrier
Engraving of Firearms Parts, ca. 1750

Admiral Jacob Binkes (born about 1640, died 1677). Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Admiral Jacob Binkes (born about 1640, died 1677)

Algeria - An Insurgent aiming his rifle - one might suggest his choice of headgear would not be the most inconspicuous choice available... Date: circa 1907

Macpherson, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Chisholm, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718-1783), Second Half of the 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718-1783), Second Half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain, c. 1787. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain, c. 1787. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Flintlock gun
Flintlock mechanism demonstrated at Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California. Digital photograph

Early Types Of Firearms. 1. The Matchlock 2. The Wheel Lock Arquebus 3. Snaphaunce Fowling Piece 4. Flint Fowling Piece 5. Percussion Fowling Piece. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

Officer Of The Norfolk Militia With A Fusil And Gorget, A. D. 1759. From The British Army: Its Origins
Officer Of The Norfolk Militia With A Fusil And Gorget, A.D. 1759. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Vauban Lock, A Combination Of Flint And Matchlock, 1692. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Fusils With Locks For Projecting Grenades. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Flintlock Sporting Gun of Empress Margarita Teresa of Spain... Austrian, c1670-73
Flintlock Sporting Gun of Empress Margarita Teresa of Spain (1651-1673), Austrian, Vienna, ca. 1670-73

Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, Waterlo
Heavy dragoon carbine, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, found on Waterloo battlefield 1815.One of 190 supplied by Grice and Morris, 1800.Inscribed on butt plate

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French soldier cleaning his musket at a reenactment on the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Continental soldier loading his musket, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French soldier cleaning his musket at a reenactment on the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Flintlock musket at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Flintlock pistols have a rich history and come in various forms, including the iconic Colts Deringer pistol and the legendary Peacemaker. These pistols played a vital role in the fur trade, where they were used by traders to protect themselves and secure valuable goods. The significance of flintlocks is commemorated at the Minuteman statue located at Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, USA. Not limited to handguns, flintlocks also found their place in muskets like the Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 caliber flintlock musket from 1759. This firearm served as an essential tool for soldiers during that era. Additionally, a diverse range firearms can be seen in exhibitions such as "PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS, " showcasing their evolution over time. The versatility of flintlocks extends beyond traditional pistols and muskets. For instance, there are double-barreled Flintlock Shotguns with exchangeable percussion locks and barrels – a testament to innovation within this technology. A pair of British-made Flintlock Pistols crafted around 1765 by Henry Hadley demonstrates exquisite craftsmanship prevalent during that period. Flintlocks even had their place on dueling grounds with examples like a pair Dueling Pistols dating back to 1780-1800 accompanied by an intricately designed case and accessories made from mixed media materials. Across continents, museums like Doha Museum in Qatar proudly display old flintlock pistols among their collections – artifacts that offer glimpses into our historical past. Moreover, military units such as the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons utilized heavy dragoon carbines equipped with reliable flintlocks during significant events like Waterloo – highlighting their importance on battlefields throughout history. One notable advancement was the Vauban Lock developed in 1692; it combined both matchlock and flint mechanisms. This ingenious invention, featured in "The British Army.