Prussian pistol?

[Hara_morin]

please help me id this pistol, Prussian m1850?

[Matchlock]

Yes, it definitely is though your images are out of focus.

Best,
Michael

[Hara_morin]

I see some difference, is it normal?

[Matchlock]

What exactly do you mean?

[Marcus den toom]

I notice that the barrel is different, Matchlock's pistol has a "cannon" barrel, the rifge at the en of the barrel, also the front sight is at a different place. The spring for the nipple protector is also different (a replacement).

[Matchlock]

All I wanted to do is help but I have no compentecy in 19th c. weapons and cannot explain differences - any Prussian experts here?

Best,
m

[terry1956]

Hi, I happen to have one of these pistols.intrresting things with the safety catch and all.i have some further details which I can give to you if you are still looking. Michael

[Marcus den toom]

Hi,

on pure coincidence i found this pistol, looks to be a prussian m1850 cavalry indeed :D
http://www.19thcenturyweapons.com/u107/euro/prussiancavpist.html