Original British Box-lock Pocket Flintlock Pistol by Heaton & Smith of London with Turn-Off Barrel - circa 1810 Italian Flags patrols paddled across the river

patrols paddled across the river and probed German positions

and can interfere with the cylinder rotation if out of position

The stock has the expected wear and dents from long service

This example is in very good restored condition

There is a small hole in the edge of the funnel presumably for hanging on a hook when not in use

Original British Box-lock Pocket Flintlock Pistol by Heaton & Smith of London with Turn-Off Barrel - circa 1810 Italian Flags patrols paddled across the riverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely little British "Box Lock" style Pocket Flintlock pistol, featuring a 2 1 2 inch "turn off" . 42" bore barrel, which at this time is unfortunately frozen to the frame. It is signed on the sides of the "Box lock" with HEATON & SMITH on the left, and LONDON on the right. This is a known maker of flintlock pocket pistols during the early 19th century in London, though we are unfortunately not able to