English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap

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English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap

 

A striking example of late 18th to early 19th-century English craftsmanship, this flintlock pistol features a smoothbore brass barrel, classic percussion drum conversion mechanism, and a hardwood stock with graceful curves. Most notably, the pistol is adorned with an ornate brass butt cap engraved in the form of a grotesque or theatrical mask, a motif often associated with mythological or symbolic significance in Georgian-era metalwork. Whether you’re a collector of antique arms or a fan of decorative period firearms, this pistol is a visually captivating and conversation-worthy piece.

 

Inventory Number: HAN 352

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English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap, featuring a wooden handle and metal firing mechanism, displayed on a white background.
Close-up of the brass butt cap on an English Pistol with Brass Barrel, featuring a grotesque engraved mask at the end of its wooden handle.
Close-up of the English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap, featuring a wooden handle, metal trigger, and blackened lock mechanism on a white background.
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English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap featuring a wooden handle, brass accents, and detailed metalwork, shown from the side on a white background.
Close-up view of the English Pistol with Brass Barrel, featuring an ornate grip and a grotesque mask design engraved on the brass butt cap.
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Close-up of an English pistol with a brass barrel and grotesque mask butt cap, featuring a metal oval plate with decorative edges mounted on wood, displaying signs of wear and scratches.
An English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap, featuring a wooden handle, metal accents, and detailed craftsmanship.

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