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Flintlock Dueling Pistol
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1740 - 1840
Caliber
Overview
Flintlock dueling pistols were finely crafted, often ornately decorated single-shot pistols used for the ritualized practice of dueling from the 1700s through the early 1800s. They were prized for their accuracy, reliability, and fine craftsmanship by gunsmiths like Wogdon, Manton, and Boutet.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
350-450mm (14-18 in)
Barrel Length
200-300mm (8-12 in) — often octagonal
Weight
0.9-1.4 kg (2-3 lb)
Mechanical
Action Type
Flintlock, single-shot, muzzle-loading
Trigger Type
Set trigger (hair trigger) — extremely light pull
Sights Type
Brass or silver blade front, notch rear
Magazine Capacity
Single-shot, muzzle-loading
Additional Information
action
Flintlock, muzzle-loading, single-shot
barrel
200-300mm (8-10 in) — often octagonal, browned or blued
sights
Blade front sight, notch rear — unusual on pistols of the era
caliber
Typically .50 to .65 caliber — smoothbore or rifled
trigger
Hair trigger (set trigger) — ~0.5 kg pull weight
distinctive
Matched pairs in velvet-lined cases with accessories
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