Perplexing Mark On Flintlock Holster Pistol

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by fernando

Also the lettering doesn't seem to make much sense .

I hear that.

Do you have an image from Calvo's book Fernando?

[dana_w]

As to the strange lettering, check out this image from Spanish Military Weapons In Colonial America 1700-1821 page 48.

[Fernando K]

Hey there

For me, it is a good copy of the Spanish gun, produced in Arab countries, who signed with some incomprehensible inscriptions

Fernando K

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hey there

For me, it is a good copy of the Spanish gun, produced in Arab countries, who signed with some incomprehensible inscriptions

Fernando K

Don't say such things

Check out the photo from Spanish Military Weapons In Colonial America 1700-1821 page 48. The markings look very familiar. Just wish I had a better photo.

[Fernando K]

Hey there

I argue that is a good copy. but I did not listen ..........

Fernando K

[M ELEY]

I'm inclined to believe Fernando K is correct here. Check out this old thread concerning imported pistols from Europe going to the Barbary States (Turkey, Algiers, etc). Those odd markings match pistols from that region. Certainly, Spain did trade with Morocco and those other nations mentioned.

Another important pointer is the miquelet lock, so similar to the one on my example in the thread. Still, a very interesting flintlock with possible corsair connections!!!
Mark


www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19900

[fernando]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

I'm inclined to believe Fernando K is correct here...

That was also my impression. I just didn't dare to play the expert

[fernando]

Originally Posted by dana_w

I hear that.

Do you have an image from Calvo's book Fernando?

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Yes,


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