Kubur Questions

Rick · 20th June 2015, 05:12 PM

Hi Rick,
Thanks for your further comments on this piece .
I can find no evidence of remains of any kind of pin under the barrel or where it lies (smooth with some old rust) but I do see some faint marks on the stock about an inch and a half in from the business end, though they look a bit like impressions made by wire possibly . That being said there is no change in the patina of the wood; this pistol has been in my family's possession for probably 125 years so if it (the barrel band) was lost earlier that could account, I guess for the uniformity of the patina .

I want to thank you all for your help with this pistol .

Rick

rickystl · 20th June 2015, 05:30 PM

Hi Rick.
Brass or Silver wire was another common method of securing the barrel. Probably came off a long time ago.
Yes, it looks like you were able to secure a pretty close ID for your pistol. GREAT! It was a fun Thread.
Rick.

GIO · 3rd July 2021, 04:27 PM

The counter-plate screws are for sure new

Kubur · 4th July 2021, 08:02 AM

Stupid I'm, I didn't look at the trigger and trigger guard, from souvenir pistols... Added later? The lock and barrel are good though.

3rd July 2021, 04:27 PM	#3
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 330	The counter-plate screws are for sure new Attached Images

20th June 2015, 05:12 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Hi Rick, Thanks for your further comments on this piece . I can find no evidence of remains of any kind of pin under the barrel or where it lies (smooth with some old rust) but I do see some faint marks on the stock about an inch and a half in from the business end, though they look a bit like impressions made by wire possibly . That being said there is no change in the patina of the wood; this pistol has been in my family's possession for probably 125 years so if it (the barrel band) was lost earlier that could account, I guess for the uniformity of the patina . I want to thank you all for your help with this pistol . Rick

20th June 2015, 05:30 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Rick. Brass or Silver wire was another common method of securing the barrel. Probably came off a long time ago. Yes, it looks like you were able to secure a pretty close ID for your pistol. GREAT! It was a fun Thread. Rick.

4th July 2021, 08:02 AM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Stupid I'm, I didn't look at the trigger and trigger guard, from souvenir pistols... Added later? The lock and barrel are good though.