REPLICA OF FLINTLOCK PISTOL, 18TH. C.

Authentic Reproduction of an 18th Century Flintlock Pistol

Reproduction of flintlock gun made of metal and plastic imitation wooden stock with simulated mechanism of loading and firing. Relive history with this detailed replica. Check out our wide selection of replica weapons.

Function of the Flintlock

The flintlock pistols had the blistering of a flint or flint stone, which when the hammer was triggered, it produced the spark that ignited the gun powder. All these pistols required the manual recharge of their ammunition after each shot. The ammunition, which was introduced through the mouth of the barrel, consisted of gunpowder, projectile and paper wad, which served as a cap to keep the two previous ones compressed inside the barrel. To learn more about similar products, please visit our category page.

Use and Limitations of the Flintlock Pistol

These pistols were used as self-defense weapons until the middle of the 19th century. Their effective range was short and often they were used as a complement to a sword or knife. Flintlock pistols were prone to many problems compared to modern weapons, due to moisture or accidental shots. Arm yourself with knowledge and explore more historic weapons on our homepage.

Combat Use and Tactics

In combat, usually these weapons were used for a single shot, since the method of reloading was very slow and it was not usually time enough to recharge. Therefore the fighters after firing were forced to draw their sabers or swords or to use the pistol as a blackjack, since the circumstances did not allow to recharge them in time.

Recreate Historical Scenes

Relive with the historical reproduction of this DENIX pistol the best battles of the eighteenth century!

• Dimensions: 36.5 cm
• Weight: 600 g