Help identifying flintlock pistol

[Ryanxia]

Hello wonderful members of THR

I have a flintlock black powder pistol I could use a hand identifying. I don't think it's anything special but I've done some searches and there's a few that look similar to mine so I thought you fine folks could help.

Also, I'm wondering if it was made with the intention to be fired or if I should not.

I did not get a close up of the markings because it is too hard to read but they are:

Left Side:
.67 Cal. JAPAN 10216

Right Side:
"BLACK POWDER ONLY" ULTRA-HI

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jim Watson]

These things were sold by several importers at least as early as the 1960s as the "Tower Flintlock" because of their resemblance to a British service pistol of the flint era.
They are as shootable as any smoothbore with a cheap flintlock. Not very accurate but not going to blow up in your face. A friend has one that he used to blast with pretty regularly until he moved on to other interests.

 

[Jim K]

Many (most) of those guns have soft frizzens and won't fire, but if they do, they are fun guns and safe enough with moderate black powder loads. Value is $75-100.

Jim

 

[Ryanxia]

Thank you both for your replies. I am surprised it is worth that much. I bought it as part of a bulk purchase and didn't expect to get anything from this.