Original European Continental Matched Pair of Brass Mounted Flintlock Vest Pistols - Circa 1800 U.S. Ammo The marking was later stenciled

The marking was later stenciled onto signs identifying the whereabouts of division units

These holsters are worn butt forward on the right hip

The missteps and problems of the WAACs

but the story

The original hand written name tag reads CDR M

Original European Continental Matched Pair of Brass Mounted Flintlock Vest Pistols - Circa 1800 U.S. Ammo The marking was later stenciledOriginal Items: Only One Set of Two Available. This is a lovely set of brass mounted flintlock vest pistols from the European Continent, most likely made in Belgium or Germany. They do not have any visible maker or proof marks, so they were lost likely made by a local gunsmith to order for a customer. They have some nice engraving on the metal components, and look to have been made at the turn of the 19th century. Both pistols feature a 3 inch long