Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines two unique 1750s flintlock pistols with mysterious origins and purpose. The analysis reveals they were likely experimental, custom-built using parts from the Pattern 1716 Sea Service Pistol, featuring significantly modified barrels and highly unusual ergonomic stocks designed for 'blind' firing over obstacles. These pieces represent an early, albeit impractical, attempt at specialized close-quarters weaponry.
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