Pirate Cutlasses & Flintlock Pistols  
Historically accurate, non-functioning replicas
Introducing our 2006 line of "Replicart" Flintlock and Dueling Pistol relicas. 

These replicas are true to the size and design of originals, but are non-functioning replicas.  "Flintlock" pistols were so called because the lock uses a flint to strike sparks into the priming pan when the trigger is pulled.   A small amount of gunpowder in this pan is ignited, which in turn ignites the main gunpowder charge in the barrel,which propels the lead ball out of the barrel and into the wild blue yonder.  Both the main charge and ball were loaded from the front, or muzzle, of the barrel, after which the priming charge was poured into the pan - all very time consuming!  Often the priming charge would burn but fail to ignite the main charge.  This is the basis of the expression "Flash in the pan".      
All pistols below are non-functioning replicas with moving firing actions (i.e. the hammers cock and are "fired" by the triggers)  
We are closing out our 2006 Line of replica pistols and will not restock these items.  Look for new items in late 2007.

Italian Dueling Pistol - Black/Gold:   The Italians have set the pinnacle of style for centuries.  Exhibiting the classic lines of later-19th century dueling pistols, with its fluted stock and long slender barrel, this stylish weapon replicates an original from the Italian gun-making city of Brescia.  Immaculately finished, both inside and out, such a pistol would be the ultimate in function and reliability for its day.   This pistol is favored by stylish pirates with fine tastes, or at least the pirates who prey upon stylish lords with fine taste. In either case, the pirate gets the pistol and looks damn good in his swashbuckling gear.   Item #FP10128 MEASUREMENTS:                          In Stock!    2 remaining OVERALL LENGTH:    WEIGHT:      Italian Dueling Pistol - B/G   Retail $75.00  Closeout Price $57.50   Italian Dueling Pistols B/G - Pair   Retail $150.00  Closeout Price $95.00

"The shot heard 'round the world"

Scottish Flintlock:   Reproduction of the 1760 model Scottish Flintlock, believed to be the style used to fire the "shot heard 'round the world", at Lexington, starting the American Revolution.  Made of solid metal construction with an antique brass finish.  Detailed scrollwork patterns adorn the entire pistol with a Scottish thistle seal on the grip.  This pistol has a unique design element which reflected the practical side of the Scottish flintlocks - there is an integral belt clip on the left side of the pistol to hang the pistol firmly from your belt.  These are the last few of an old stock.  This pistol is no longer in production.  Made by Denix, of Spain.     Item #FD1246 MEASUREMENTS:                          In Stock!    1 remaining OVERALL LENGTH:   12 in WEIGHT:    2 lb   Scottish Flintlock   Retail $79.00    Closeout Price $59.00 Detail of grip designs.