South Korean Tower-Pattern Flintlock Horse Pistol Reproduction, .69 Cal, 9 in Barrel, Very Good
This South Korean-made reproduction of a British Tower-pattern horse pistol (Light Dragoon/New Land style) dates to the 1960s–1970s. It is a full-size, .69 caliber, single-shot flintlock with a 9-inch round steel barrel featuring turned breech rings, brass furniture, and a full-length hardwood stock. The pistol presents a uniform dark browned/blue finish and is marked with a KOREA barrel stamp and a circular S-style logo. Overall condition is very good with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol displays only minor cosmetic blemishes. If you plan to fire it, have a qualified gunsmith verify that it is safe to do so.
What’s Included
- Separate metal ramrod with tulip/button head
Built as a faithful reproduction in South Korea during the 1960s–1970s, this Tower-pattern flintlock follows the horse pistol style associated with British Light Dragoon/New Land patterns. The maker is unidentified, but the barrel is stamped KOREA and also bears a circular S-style logo, matching known Korean export markings from the period.
The pistol is configured with a 9-inch round steel barrel that features turned breech rings. It wears a full-length hardwood stock finished in a light brown varnish that runs to the muzzle, consistent with the period pattern. Brass furniture includes a trigger guard with pointed finials, a butt cap, a serpentine sideplate, and a ramrod pipe, all in the traditional layout.
The lock is a single-shot flintlock with an external frizzen and pan, paired with a ring-neck cock. It is built without sights, in keeping with many original horse pistols of this type, and it uses a slotted tang screw. Both the barrel and lock show a uniform dark browned/blue finish that complements the brass hardware and wood stock.
This is a full-size .69 caliber example with a 1-round capacity, aligning with the classic service profile. As a reproduction muzzleloading pistol, it captures the form and handling of the Tower-pattern horse pistol while presenting clean lines and period-correct details throughout.