Original Early British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol by Maker EDGE - Never Fitted With Belt Hook - dated 1757 German Ordnance Very nice and rare

Very nice and rare

a reference to the "Divine Right" of royalty to rule

Activated on 1 Jan 1973

it was intended for use by the regular or foot artillery regiments of the United States Army and remained in service until 1872 for use of foot artillerymen

and a five point star in the top corner

Original Early British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol by Maker EDGE - Never Fitted With Belt Hook - dated 1757 German Ordnance Very nice and rareOriginal Item: Only One Available. Originally developed around 1715, the British Sea Service pistol remained in use until the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. They are typically equipped with a 12" iron barrel, full wood stock and brass furniture. The Butt Caps have short "ears" but not "long spurs" The lock plates were flat, not rounded and up until 1762 were marked with a makers name and date. On the left side there is usually a long belt hook,