18th century Continental flintlock overcoat pistol, probably French or Italian, the octagonal to round 3 ½ barrel has a white metal cannon muzzle and faint traces of gilt decoration at the breech, border engraved lock etches 'Paul & MontmaXX', full stocked in root-wood with silver wire decoration behind a carved tang, the birds head pommel is carved in one with the grip, engraved silver metal side-plate, trigger guard and ram-rod pipe with ebony ram-rod, 17cm overall, strong action