A French Flintlock Holster Pistol, Signed Antoine Dumarest’, Circa 1780. With browned hexagonal to round two-stage tapering sighted barrel, engraved with scrolling foliage (rubbed) retaining traces of original gilding, border engraved tang, flat border engraved lock, signed and decorated with a spray of foliage at the tail of the lock, beautifully figured walnut full stock with raised moulding around the tang, lock and ramrod pipe, with iron mounts comprising long eared butt cap, ramrod pipes and trigger guard, steel mounted wooden rammer. 

Dimensions:

Bore: 20 Bore

Barrel Length: 21.5 cm (8.5 Inches)

Overall Length: 35.5 cm (14 Inches)