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John and Sarah are always very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I have purchased a good few pistols and sundries from Flintlock and Black powder now and I have been more than happy with all of t... See more
Their stock ,as well as being very clearly described ,benefits from a series of close up pictures from various angles.This way you are able to make a more positive decision of any intended purchase.F... See more
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5 Stars all round for this firm great to deal with and value for money compared with other firms. This is the first time I have bought on the internet John and Sarah's web sight gives you a great ins... See more
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We are a small independent team who live in the beautiful Somerset countryside. We began our passion and collection of antique pistols over 25 years ago. Along with so many others, due to the high price demanded by many dealers, we found that with our budget, our sources and choices, when purchasing were very limited. Hopefully as you browse through our collections you will see that we have tried to improve on that situation. We always try to source our pieces at the lowest possible prices, so that we can then pass these savings on to you. You should be able to find some beautiful individual pieces that have their original bumps and scars, which show they have been through their own battles and have made their mark in history. At Flintlock & Black Powder, our vision is to be a bit different than the normal. We will always try to show each piece in great detail, in description and photos. This means you will be able to see all its defects and charm. Our aim is to cater for collectors who set themselves budgets, someone looking for that different thoughtful gift, or for the restorer who wants to bring it back to its original condition. The bespoke charm of an antique firearm is a way of preserving history and culture. We believe that each piece has a story to tell, and by collecting, caring and selling antique firearms, we are helping to keep these stories alive
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Tithe 1 Stibbear Farm, TA19 0SQ, Ilminster, United Kingdom
- 07359 605 805
- flintlockandblackpowder@gmail.com
- flintlockblackpowder.co.uk
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A very satisfied customer.
As a lover of antiques, I’d always wanted to own a flintlock pistol but I couldn’t justify to myself the cost many dealers were asking. Then I came across Flintlock and Black Powder.
It seems to me that John and Sarah are prepared to offer quality items at a very fair and affordable price; communication and delivery is spot-on.
If, like me you are looking to invest in an antique firearm, I cannot recommend them highly enough: I am a very satisfied customer.
17 February 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you so much for your thoughts and lovely review. We are glad you are happy with your purchase and the way that we are doing things. Your words mean a lot to us as we really do try to achieve all the things you have mentioned.
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Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you are still happy with the service we provide. You always choose some really nice pieces.
First class service.
A brilliant experience dealing with this site and in particular with John. Quality items at a reasonable price. A swift delivery service and the item efficiently packaged. I have roamed the internet and cannot find their equal.
9 February 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your wonderful review. What an amazing statement, we are very flattered. I really enjoy our conversations about our shared passion and more. I look forward to catching up again soon.
Ketland Overcoat Pistol
Regarding this purchase, I cannot think of any way it could have been transacted better. John was very understanding, helpful and understood the importance of not passing on any information. Everything went exactly as I hoped it would.
2 February 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for your purchase and great feedback, we are so glad that the surprise was a huge success. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
They inspire confidence
Their stock ,as well as being very clearly described ,benefits from a series of close up pictures from various angles.This way you are able to make a more positive decision of any intended purchase.Furthermore John and Sarah,are always happy to discuss any questions.
2 February 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to say such lovely things. It is always an absolute pleasure to chat with you and we are glad that we are always able to help.
perfect seller
Everything arrived super quickly was securely packaged and exactly as described, will definitely buy here again
26 January 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to review. We are so glad that we could find a couple of items that you had been searching for. We look forward to helping you again in the future.
I dealt with John and he was a great…
I dealt with John and he was a great gentleman to deal with. Was very pleased with the items I had bought and the items were well packaged and delivered very quickly. If only every business was this good.
22 January 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Wow, thank you for such a glowing review. It was my absolute pleasure to chat to you and be able to find you some suitable items that you were happy with. We are so pleased that they arrived in good order and on time.
Excellent all round service and the…
Excellent all round service and the antique flintlock pistol I purchased was exactly as described on the website. Would highly recommend this company.
12 January 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for your comment and recommendation. It is very much appreciated and we are so pleased that you liked the pistol that you chose.
Fascinating range of pistols on offer
Fascinating range of pistols on offer. Prices seem reasonable considering the quality of the items. Very fast delivery, and extremely well packaged
8 January 2026
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for taking the time to send us a review. We are glad you found our range, prices, quality and delivery/packaging to your satisfaction. This means a lot to us, as we truly want our customers to be happy and to enjoy the range of pistols that we have on offer.
Excellent experience as usual I like…
Excellent experience as usual I like the fact that you are dealing with a small personally fun business
12 December 2025
Happy with service and purchase 👍
5 December 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad that you are happy with your purchase and the service we provide.
An excellent seller of antique Guns
John is extremely knowledgeable about antique guns. He gave expert advise to me when I contacted him regarding a couple of pocket pistols on his website that interested me. I did explain that I was looking to start a small collection and that these might suit. He explained about the workings of the two guns which I found very useful.
7 November 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to send us such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure chatting to you about our shared passion and I am glad that I could give you some useful advise.
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your valued feedback. We're so pleased it turned up well packaged and on time. It was lovely to talk with you and be able to help.
Prompt response to my order and fast…
Prompt response to my order and fast delivery, pleasent people to do business with. Thank you.
29 September 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review. We are so pleased that you were happy with our service and we hope to be able to help you again in the future.
A very good company supplying very good…
A very good company supplying very good quality, well sourced items. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
13 August 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that we could help you find something that you were looking out for.
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased that you were happy with your experience with us.
A very honest sale
A very honest sale, very helpfull answering all my questions, a fantastic gun at a reasonable price, I’m more than pleased, and will definatly buy again,
3 July 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to send us your great review. We are really pleased that we could help you with additional pictures/videos to help make your choice. It was a pleasure to deal with you and we look forward to you searching for your next piece of history with us.
Antique pistols suppliers
Good honest descriptions and photos video also very helpful with showing how the workings are reasonably priced pieces and good choice. Have bought quite a few a collection in a short time best range and new stock frequently
3 May 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your glowing review and continued custom. We do try to show everything in as much detail as we can, bumps and scars too! We love the responses from our monthly newsletters and we are glad to be able to update everyone with our new choices of stock.
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
We really appreciate your review and are pleased that you are happy with the service.
Percussion lock
This was my first purchase from Flintlock blackpowder and i will certainly buy from them in the near future. Their service is outstanding with very good clear and concise pictures,video and description. I'll be recommending them to my friends as a go to dealer. Brilliant packaging as well.
14 April 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you so very much for the wonderful glowing review. We really appreciate your kind words about our business and what we strive to achieve. We look forward to being able to help you and your friends in the future.
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