Pistol Keys

Here are some examples of Pistol Keys and Locks. Estimate of age and origin are based on the source material from which the images are from, unless otherwise noted.

Flintlock Keys

Flintlock Pistol Key — Photo (C) Paris – Musée de l’Armée, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Christophe Chavan

Flintlock Pistol Key and Lock — Photo (C) Paris – Musée de l’Armée, Dist.

Flintlock Pistol Key Lock — RMN-Grand Palais / Christophe Chavan

DESCRIPTION: Created around 1750. The stem of the key is hollowed out to serve as a cannon associated with a small plate with flint Age: Circa 1750 Origin: Germany

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