Flint gun from Van Schuylenburg, Pistol with flint lock, part of couple. Little engraved round barrel, marked. The barrel is designed for rear loading by means of a screw lock with a large pitch [?]. Round lock plate, marked: BIDET '. Embossed brass side plate. Little processed drawer. Brass fittings decorated and engraved in relief. Swivel shackle button that controls the screw closure. No loading stick. On the thumb plate the engraved coat of arms of Van Schuylenburg. 'La Chonnette' system. The pistols are from great-grandfather van van Schuylenburg or his brother, Netherlands, S. Bidet

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Flint gun from Van Schuylenburg, Pistol with flint lock, part of couple. Little engraved round barrel, marked. The barrel is designed for rear loading by means of a screw lock with a large pitch [?]. Round lock plate, marked: BIDET '. Embossed brass side plate. Little processed drawer. Brass fittings decorated and engraved in relief. Swivel shackle button that controls the screw closure. No loading stick. On the thumb plate the engraved coat of arms of Van Schuylenburg. 'La Chonnette' system. The pistols are from great-grandfather van van Schuylenburg or his brother, Netherlands, S. Bidet, London, c. 1721 - c. 1731, brass (alloy), iron (metal), wood (plant material), engraving, l 37 cm h 10 cm × d 6 cm l cm d 14 mm

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