Rare Seglas London All-Steel Pocket Boxlock Flintlock Pistol c.1730–1750

Seglas London pocket full metal flintlock pistol circa 1730-1750. It's something that collectors would like to own! Its in mint original condition. Mechanism working perfectly. Screw up barrel is easy to remove.

Rare Seglas London All-Steel Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistol - Circa 1730–1750

An exceptional and scarce early Georgian-era flintlock pocket pistol, manufactured by Seglas of London, circa 1730–1750. This elegantly compact pistol is an excellent example of the all-steel boxlock design popular among gentlemen and travelers for personal defense during the early 18th century.

Construction: Entirely steel construction with smooth contours and classic Georgian styling. The boxlock mechanism offers simplicity and durability, with a screw-off barrel for easy loading and cleaning.

Barrel: Turn-off (screw-off) steel barrel, finely threaded and easily removable—fully functional with no damage to the threads.

Lock & Mechanism: Flintlock action is crisp, tight, and sparks properly. The mechanism is in perfect working order, a rare feature in examples of this age.

Markings: Clearly engraved “SEGLAS LONDON” on the side of the action, denoting its maker and origin.

Condition: In mint, original condition, with no restoration or modern replacement parts. Surfaces retain their original patina, showing only minimal wear appropriate to age.

Caliber: Approximately .45–.50 (typical of pocket pistols of the era; exact bore can be confirmed by measurement).

Size: Compact and discreet, intended for pocket carry—ideal for personal defense in 18th-century urban settings.

About the Maker – Seglas of London

Seglas was a lesser-known but skilled London-based gunsmith active in the early to mid-18th century. Though little documentation survives, pistols signed by Seglas are known to collectors and appreciated for their refined craftsmanship and adherence to the practical boxlock style favored in Georgian England.

These pistols were carried by merchants, travelers, and well-to-do gentlemen for defense against footpads and highwaymen. The quality and condition of surviving examples, especially in all-steel construction like this one, speak to their durability and discreet elegance.

Seglas pistols are highly desirable among collectors for their rarity, quality, and historical significance.