The Highlander Pistol,These unique pistols were a common flintlock firearm found in Scotland during

The Highlander Pistol,These unique pistols were a common flintlock firearm found in Scotland during the 1700’s and had a unique design created as an adaptation of the Scottish highlands.  In 1647 a Scottish blacksmith named Thomas Caddell began making a weird new pistol for his countrymen.  The most amazing feature of Caddell’s design is that they were made entirely out of metal.  The reason for this was because there was a lack of wood in Scotland to craft items.  So Caddell, being a talented blacksmith, created his own pistol design that was made entirely out of iron or steel.As well the Highlander pistol also differed from other pistols in that it lacked a trigger guard.  It also had a rams horn or heart shaped flourish on the butt while most other pistols were shaped like a club.  Incredibly, the ramrod was located in the butt of the pistol and could be unscrewed for use.While much more expensive than foreign imports, the pistols became very popular because they were much more durable and of finer quality.  By the 1800’s the Highlander pistol lost popularity as better quality and cheaper imports flooded the market. -- source link
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