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14th May 2016, 03:53 PM
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LAST ONES............
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14th May 2016, 05:47 PM
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Hi Rick,
It's an excellent example, with a good cleaning the barrel will look amazing. I have no idea about the small compartment... maybe for cleaning?? Best, Kubur |
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14th May 2016, 06:35 PM
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Arms Historian
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If not mistaken the hinged butt cap compartment is for percussion caps
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14th May 2016, 09:25 PM
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Yes, you are correct. It is to store percussion caps. Just as a comparison. here is a typical English belt pistol of the 1840-1860 period, all silver mounted. Notice the similarities of design - including the compartment for percussion caps. Rick. |
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