German Pistols for I.D.

Atlantia · 13th October 2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hello all. I believe these pistols are Prussian Pattern 1850 Conversion Pistols. Would anyone with more European reference material concur? Thanks for any assistance. Rick.

lovely pair, they are sometimes called 'Potsdam pistols' over here.

Matchlock · 13th October 2011, 11:34 PM

Right, Gene,

Over there!

As these percussion models were built long after the classic Potsdam (or, it was spelt in the 18th c., 'Potzdam') manufactury makes of. ca. 1725-1785, this term is not usually in use 'over here'.

Best,
Michael

Atlantia · 13th October 2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Right, Gene,

Over there!

As these percussion models were built long after the classic Potsdam (or, it was spelt in the 18th c., 'Potzdam') manufactury makes of. ca. 1725-1785, this term is not usually in use 'over here'.

Best,
Michael

lol, thanks Michael.
I should have said they are sometimes generically refered to as.....

You had me wondering if I was just tripping for a moment, but I googled 'potsdam pistol' and lots of pictures of the 1850 Prussian cavalry were in there as well as the 18thc ones....
Phew!

I haven't seen a real one in the flesh in a long time but reproduction ones seem to show up every now and again.

Best
Gene

13th October 2011, 11:34 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Right, Gene, Over there! As these percussion models were built long after the classic Potsdam (or, it was spelt in the 18th c., 'Potzdam') manufactury makes of. ca. 1725-1785, this term is not usually in use 'over here'. Best, Michael