Original 18th Century British Private Purchase "Manstopper" .75" Flintlock Pistol by Smith of London - c. 1790 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles of Springfield (later Chicopee)

of Springfield (later Chicopee)

who also helped design the Sykes-Fairbairn commando dagger

s and only recently come to light

just received out of a collection

Original 18th Century British Private Purchase "Manstopper" .75" Flintlock Pistol by Smith of London - c. 1790 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles of Springfield (later Chicopee)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful British privately purchased "Manstopper" Flintlock pistol, marked SMITH on the lock plate, and LONDON on the top of the barrel. It is in the very large . 75" bore, the same size as the standard British Muskets of the line in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This meant that the soldier did not have to carry additional ammunition, and also meant that it would pack an incredible punch. We removed