Flintlock Pistol Dagger

English Flintlock Pistol Dagger

SBC-PISTOLDAGGER

$41

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18th Century English Flintlock Pistol Dagger Reproduction

•	Fantastic Reproduction of Real 18th Century Weapon
•	Masterfully Crafted in Spain
•	Fully Operating Locks and Trigger (non-firing)
•	Perfect for Costumes or Killer Conversation Piece

Throughout history, people have loved to shoot people that they didn't like. But then, people have also been fun of stabbing them too. Shoot or stab? What's a warrior to do? Well, fret no more, here's your answer; the 18th Century English Pistol Dagger, when you want the best of both worlds.

This style of weapon was very real and very deadly in history. The premise being that, because a flintlock pistol was very slow to load, a combatant could fire off a round as his or her enemy approached, then still have an effective weapon when the enemy closed. A clumsy sentence, I know, but a very efficient weapon.

This weapon is a reproduction of an actual English flintlock pistol dagger that was made in London in the early 18th century (1700s for those of you chronologically impaired). The blade is made from a weathered zinc-alloy. The hardware is brass and features an etched, simulated ivory handle.

A 3 1/2 inch brass barrel hides behind the 11 inch blade and a regal horse head holds the hanging ring in it's mouth. The locks and trigger are fully functional (that is, you can cock it and activate the firing mechanism by squeezing the trigger), although the gun cannot actually be fired.

Truly a perfect weapon for pirate or highwayman alike. Equally great as a displya piece in any room.

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The flintlock pistol was the greatest advance in pirating since the wooden leg. The concept was fairly simple: gunpowder was stuffed into the barrel. A lead ball, usually wrapped in some sort of fabric, was stuffed in. A hammer was then pulled back half-way and left that way until the gun was ready to fire. The pistol technically was not meant to fire in this position, although sometimes they were known to go off half-cocked (and yes, that is the origin of that expression). When the gun was ready to be fired, the hammer was pulled back all the way and the trigger was squeezed. If you're feeling flinty, go check out the Strongblade selection of flintlock pistols, blunderbuss pistols and flintlock rifles.

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