Original Dutch Flintlock Holster Pistol by Pieter Starbus of Amsterdam 1680-1724 Vintage Signs and lumpy nose cap

and lumpy nose cap

Model C and D were purpose built percussion muskets but had the "Old Series" side locks with differing trigger guard styles

He became a gunmaker shortly thereafter but did not start his manufactory

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Original Dutch Flintlock Holster Pistol by Pieter Starbus of Amsterdam 1680-1724 Vintage Signs and lumpy nose capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful flintlock pistol featuring a Banana shaped lock engraved with foliage in scrolls and the maker's name STARBUS of AMSTERDAM. Pieter Starbus worked from 1680 until 1724 who also had establishments in Stockholm, Sweden and in St. Petersburg, Russia. A gun making family of three generations staring in 1648 that lasted until 1765. Overall length is 20 1 2 inches with a 12 1 2 inch polished steel