English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap

English Pistol with Brass Barrel and Grotesque Mask Butt Cap – Inventory Number: HAN 352

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.

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Inventory Number: HAN 352