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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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First time buying a percussion cap…
First time buying a percussion cap pistol, was all as described, fantastic piece of history. Also the item was well packaged. I've now got the bug
3 March 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your review. It is so important to us that we are all here trying to preserve these amazing pieces of history. I'm so glad you're with us and have caught the bug of collecting these historical items. It's also really good that you found the whole experience good from start to finish. We look forward to seeing what you choose next.
Excellent all round service
I've just received my first purchase from the Flintlock and Black Powder Co and I'm absolutely delighted with it's overall condition.
John and Sarah are behind the business and from my interest in a Flintlock pistol they were helpful in answering my questions. The photos, description and video as shown in their monthly newsletter are a true representation of the item, so thats a further commendation as well. After my first contact I can definitely speak for the overall excellence of their service and will now look forward to more opportunities to buy again.
27 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
It was lovely to hear such wonderful feedback. It was great to talk to you and be able to help. It really does mean everything to us when we hear such comments, and makes every extra little step we do really worthwhile. These reviews do help others to choose us, so thank you once again for choosing us and taking the time to put your thoughts out there for everyone to read.
Excellent service!!
Excellent service!!! I’m speechless about that. Very easy and very good.
I recommend this company!
Very satisfied!
Great communication!
20 February 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are so happy to have been able to help you and it was a pleasure to deal with you.
First class company to deal with
First class company to deal with, excellent communication and fully professional service
10 February 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
We really appreciate you taking the time to send us such positive feedback. We are so very pleased that you could find what you wanted and that we could help you with this.
They kept their word and did exactly…Excellent service
They kept their word and did exactly what they said they would do and the item was exactly as described.
1 February 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for your kind feedback. So glad that you could get the one you wanted and it arrived on the day you requested and as expected.
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We are so glad that the pistols were exactly as you hoped.
Very helpful
Very helpful, polite, quick to reply to emails and very friendly. Couldn't ask for anything more. Brilliant service and fast delivery. A1
24 January 2025
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you found our service and delivery efficient.
Fabulous company
Fabulous company, 3rd pistol that l have brought from John & Sarah, great packing quick postage every item catalogued as shown,l will be back for other items,
Big thank you .
2 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your amazing review. We're so happy that you are pleased with everything you have bought and with the service we provide. We look forward to hearing from you again when you are ready for your next project.
fast responce to email
fast responce to email , small issue quickly sorted out ,
website easy to use and pay with
18 December 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your valued feedback. So sorry we originally sent out the wrong hammer. Thank you for letting us know straight away, so that we could rectify it quickly for you.
5 stars
Item was exactly as described with quick dispatch and delivery. Couldn’t recommend more.
21 December 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to send us a review. It was our absolute pleasure to send your order and we're so pleased that you could find something that you liked. We look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
Great product, great service!
Quick delivery, good packaging and handling instructions. A handwritten note from the sellers was very heartwarming and reflected good customer service!
7 December 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you so much for taking the time, and for your lovely feedback. As a small business we strive to give the personal touch, and we're so glad that came across.
You are very helpful people
You are very helpful people, and delivery was on time, thank you
23 October 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to talk to you. We hope we can help you again in the future.
Helpful and friendly people very fast delivery
Helpful and friendly people to deal with
Excellent communication
Definitely 5star company
15 October 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for your fabulous feedback We love chatting to our customers and are always here to help.
Great service..items as described happy
7 October 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Many thanks for taking the time to send us your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with your purchase and that they were consistent with our description.
fat delivery good pictures and…
fat delivery good pictures and description nice and friendly will be using them again
8 August 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for your positive feedback. It's so good to hear that you found all the photos and descriptions helpful. We do try our best to take pictures at every angle and to describe them honestly. We'll always be very happy to help you with anything in the future.
Brilliant all-round.
The firm offer an awesome selection and honest write up and description of their stock. This is backed up by a top quality service and support for making it a pleasant experience to shop with
6 June 2024
Reply from Flintlock & Black Powder
Thank you for taking the time to review our products and services. It means a lot to us that you appreciate our honest write ups and descriptions, as we will always try to give the best descriptions highlighting the positives and the imperfections.
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