Double Barrel Flintlock Holster Pistol c1740

[Fernando K]

Hi, Dana

I see the upper ear is in the same line as the hole in the bottom pan, so that the ignition of the powder produced bait, hot gases and some grains of powder can reach the upper ear.

Sorry for the translator, Fernando K

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hi, Dana

I see the upper ear is in the same line as the hole in the bottom pan, so that the ignition of the powder produced bait, hot gases and some grains of powder can reach the upper ear.

Sorry for the translator, Fernando K

I might indeed ignite, but I doubt if that was the intention of the design. Still it is possible Fernando K.