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 closure with a large spool. 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 come from the great-grandfather of Van Schuylenburg or his brother, Netherlands, S. Bidet, London, c

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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 closure with a large spool. 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 come from the great-grandfather of 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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