The
Doglock mechanism came into
common use in the mid 17th Century,
which superseded the earlier
English or Jacobean lock and
Snaphaunce. The English and
the Dutch used this style of
flintlock firearm the most,
which uses an external catch
or DOG as a half cock safety.
Our repro. Doglock pistol, represents
a typical English Dragoon pistol
of this period. These pistols
were also used extensively in
the British, Dutch, and Danish
Navies & Cavalries. Pirates
and Buccaneers favored them
as well. The British
doglock fell into disuse around
1715-20. The Swedes kept this
style of lock well past the
mid 18th Century.
Our new model
has a 12 inch, tapered octagon
to round barrel in either
62 or 64 cal., with brass hardware.
Iron hardware
is available on request.
These are a very plain looking,
but sturdy pistol.
Available with either painted
or unpainted stock. Please specify.
Wooden rammer with plain tip.
Many pistol stocks were finished
in black paint, which was common
during this period. *Belt hook
available on request.*
Close up of
the lock.
These detailed pics give you
an idea of such items as:
Unbrideled frizzen, dog catch,
octagon faceted flash pan, squared
frizzen, squared cock jaws.
Side view showing
lack of side plate like originals
and plain butt cap and trigger
guard.
As with the
originals, the tang bolt threads
into the octagon to round barrel
tang from beneath in the trigger
guard area.
This style pistol
was commonly used during the
golden age of piracy by both
seamen, privateers, pirates,
and naval officers.
They saw service
all over Europe, North America,
the Caribbean, and Africa.
Several doglock firearms have
been excavated at Port Royal
Jamaica, which plunged into
the sea in 1692.
Many of these robust pistols
even survived into the French
& Indian war and the Rev.
War period.
We have limited
quantities of these unique pistols,
which are available ONLY from
Loyalist Arms & Repairs.
Price:
$399.00 USD / $533.00 CDN