The item in the image is a flintlock pistol.
A flintlock is a type of firearm that uses a flint-striking ignition mechanism to fire a projectile.
Flintlocks were commonly used from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.
The flintlock mechanism involves a piece of flint striking a steel frizzen to create sparks, which ignite the gunpowder.
Flintlock pistols were used for self-defense and as military arms.
The length of the barrel affects the accuracy of the pistol.
Flintlocks were eventually replaced by percussion cap firearms.
This item is a decorative replica