Dragoon or Horse Pistols

Dragoon Pistols (sometimes called Horse Pistols) were used by mounted troops and were kept in saddle holsters. They are large, heavy weapons that fire a very large calibre ball, 65 to 75.  After being discharged the pistol is heavy enough and strong enough to be reversed and used as a club. These pistols are made in either Wheellock, Snap Lock, Dog Lock or Flintlock styles.

English Dragoon

Flintlock English Dragoon

 

French Dragoon

French Dragoon

Snaphaunce Pistols

Spanish Snaphaunce Horse Pistols

 

English Dog lock Horse Pistol

English Dog lock Horse Pistol

Wheellock

Wheellocks