Original 18th Century Early Scottish Ram’s Horn Butt All Steel Engraved Highland Flintlock Pistol by Thomas Murdoch with Early Star-Pierced Cock Finial - Circa 1760 U.S. Antique Guns though there is definitely some

though there is definitely some slop in the mechanics from wear and use

and it does not show much sign of use

and the inlet in the hammer for the pins is still present

and the helmet comes with its white Kolpak (slouch bag) hanging over the left ear

It has a typical design wooden saya (scabbard) with a lovely lacquer finish

Original 18th Century Early Scottish Ram’s Horn Butt All Steel Engraved Highland Flintlock Pistol by Thomas Murdoch with Early Star-Pierced Cock Finial - Circa 1760 U.S. Antique Guns though there is definitely someOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is magnificent example of a Scottish "Ram's Horn" Highland Flintlock pistol, made by the highly respected Scottish gunsmith, Thomas Murdock of Doune and later Leith. Also referred to as the "scroll butt" style, this is one of several styles of all steel Scottish Highland pistols originally developed by Thomas Caddell, a Muthill, Scotland, born gunsmith who settled in Doune during 1647. He began making pistols