Vuursteen zakpistool before 1688

This flintlock pocket pistol, created by Dutch gunsmith Jan Flock before 1688, is a prime example of 17th-century craftsmanship. The pistol, crafted in steel and brass, features an intricate design with delicate curves and embellishments. Its small size, length 11 cm, length 6.9 cm, and calibre of 5.3 mm, would have made it a discreet yet deadly weapon. The pistol is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This pocket pistol, a fascinating artifact of its time, embodies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Dutch gunsmiths in the 17th century.