French Flintlock Pistol by Martin of Angers c 1690

French Flintlock Pistol by Martin of Angers c 1690 Very early pistol Martin is recorded in Angers between 1680 and 1710, but his Christian name is not known. Angers was one of the principal provincial gun making centres – other significant Angers gunmakers were Boular, Bleiberg and Pierre Monlong. Although the name is very worn you can with a glass make it out. The pistol shows some age repairs to the stock and the barrel markings are also worn but visible please see images. Lock is in good working condition overall length 49cm the barrel 31cm. lease Note UK shipping free the rest of the world at cost.