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Matchlock · 12th February 2012, 04:01 PM

Hi 'Nando,

Nice percussion pocket pistol with folding trigger, and in charming patina as well!

I cannot tell you either whether the Rabones were makers or retailers, only that Edward & John Rabone are recorded to have lived in Birmingham, 22 New Buildings, Price St., vom 1866-68.

Is the proof mark that of Birmingham or London? A London address is not given in my sources.

Considering the fact that in those years the firearms market was crowded with cheap Belgian products which were sold to many retailers, with or - preferably! - without Liège proof marks, there is a certain chance that the Rabone Bros. did not manufacture them.

Best,
Michl

12th February 2012, 04:01 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, Nice percussion pocket pistol with folding trigger, and in charming patina as well! I cannot tell you either whether the Rabones were makers or retailers, only that Edward & John Rabone are recorded to have lived in Birmingham, 22 New Buildings, Price St., vom 1866-68. Is the proof mark that of Birmingham or London? A London address is not given in my sources. Considering the fact that in those years the firearms market was crowded with cheap Belgian products which were sold to many retailers, with or - preferably! - without Liège proof marks, there is a certain chance that the Rabone Bros. did not manufacture them. Best, Michl Last edited by Matchlock; 13th February 2012 at 03:39 PM.