Ref 3189. A scarce Danish Military Model 1772 Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Holster Pistol. None Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 3189. A scarce Danish (Danmark) Military Model 1772 Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Holster Pistol. This is the classic large Flintlock military pistol which served both the Danish Army's Dragoons and Denmark's Navy from it's adoption in 1772 and throughout the Napoleonic Wars when Denmark fought on the side of the French. Denmark was effectively eliminated as a fighting force by the British Naval forces at the Naval Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. This was the Battle when Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson ignored the order to withdraw from his commanding Admiral Sir Hyde Parker by putting his telescope to his Blind eye saying "I see no signal". He then went onto to completely decimate both the Danish and Norwegian fleet. The Battle of Copenhagen has always been regarded as Nelson's hardest battle. This pattern military pistol is also documented as being carried during the American War of Independence c.1775-1783. The breech marked with a large number 43. Very heavy brass military style butt cap, trigger-guard, side-plate, end cap and ramrod pipes. The two brass ramrod pipes secure its correct steel ramrod. Overall length 20 inches. some minor dings and marks, otherwise in good working order and in reasonable condition showing some signs of genuine use. A scarce Napoleonic era pistol. Ref 3189. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.