Rare European Combination Axe/Flintlock Pistol, 2nd Half 18th C
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About this item
Featuring heavy center-hung axe head with slightly convex 8 3/8" cutting edge and
rectangular hammer head on reverse; deeply stamped on one side with a maker’s mark.
Wooden handle with inset flintlock mechanism and 18" octagonal to round barrel of 9mm
caliber. Lockplate with gold filled stamped maker’s mark; exposed trigger with no trigger
guard. Lock and barrel with dark brown finish; axe head with patches of moderate pitting.
Wood stock shows great age and minor worming. Overall length 28 ½". A scarce weapon
which allowed naval boarding parties to get off a shot as they went into action.
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Tuckasegee, United States
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