This all metal flintlock pistol is by Alexander Campbell of Doune, Scotland, in 1745-1767. The lock plate has a simple border engraving and is signed "Alex Campbell." The metal stock features near full coverage scroll engraving accented with silver inlaid scrollwork on the back strap. The engraved scrollwork extends to the hammer and barrel. The barrel has a cannon type muzzle. The rounded trigger has a floral blossom engraving that is repeated on the pick mounted on the butt. The top of the trigger is visible on the back strap. The stock has a ram's horn butt (a common design feature found on Scottish pistols) and an engraved belt hook that has ornate and cut-out mounting hardware on the left side. The sides of the grip have silver oval plaques engraved with the Clan Douglas crest "Jamais Arrière" ("never behind")" depicting a salamander surrounded by fire. During the late Middle Ages, the Douglas clan was one of the most powerful families in lowland Scotland. At one time, the clan held vast territories that extended to France and Sweden. Today, Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton and 13th Duke of Brandon, is the heir to the chiefdom of the house of Douglas.