Antique 17th Century Bronze Pistol Trigger Guard Engraved England Civil War
A fine antique bronze/brass pistol trigger guard from a private collection, mounted on an octagonal wooden display plaque. A printed label identifies the piece as a Pistol Trigger Guard, 17th Century AD, Found England.
The 17th century in England encompasses one of the most dramatic periods in British history — the English Civil War (1642–1651), the Interregnum, and the Restoration of Charles II. Pistols of this era were carried by cavalry officers and gentlemen, and quality examples featured decorative engraving on their brass furniture.
• Type: Pistol trigger guard, curved bow form
• Material: Bronze/brass with natural verdigris patina
• Decoration: Engraved sunflower/rosette motif on bow — indicates quality firearm origin
• Condition: Good, consistent patina, finials intact showing original attachment points
• Presentation: Octagonal wooden display plaque
• Found: England
• From a private collection
The engraved decoration suggests this trigger guard originated from a quality pistol rather than a plain military issue weapon. Pistol furniture from this period is increasingly hard to find and popular with antique firearms collectors and English Civil War enthusiasts.
Sold as a collector's item. The identification label was applied by a previous owner or collector. No guarantee of age or origin is made — buyer should satisfy themselves as to authenticity.
Keywords: pistol trigger guard, antique firearms, 17th century, English Civil War, flintlock, bronze trigger guard, antique gun parts, Restoration period, English antique, militaria collector
selling as pictured.
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