17th German iron flintlock pistol

SchildaBrit · 27th January 2021, 08:36 PM

That is an extraordinary design. The slimmest pistol I have ever seen. The zig-zag top arm of the frizzen spring is a delight to look at!

NeilUK · 9th February 2021, 04:19 PM

Seeing these splendid photos of Lansquenet's superb German all-steel pistol prompts me to offer photos of my variation on the all-steel theme, an early belt snaphaunce from the east coast of Scotland. The buffer for the cock, trigger and belt hook are restorations (and maybe some other elements too) but more interestingly it is left-handed, presumably one pistol of a pair, the other being right-handed. The brass lock plate is decoratively engraved and has a possible maker's mark below the buffer. The circular pan shield is dated 1648 which puts it in the period of the British civil wars, in which Scotland was deeply involved. Although not as pretty as the more famous Doune pistols of the 18th century such early pistols are much rarer. Any comments welcome.
Neil

corrado26 · 9th February 2021, 04:45 PM

Thanks a lot for showing us this wonderful piece of Scottish artwork. I had in the past many of Scottish all metal pistols of famous makers in my collection and my aim has it always been to get some day such a pistol, but until today I have had no chance. My congratulations to this extraordinairy and very rare item.

Lansquenet59 · 10th February 2021, 08:50 AM

Very beautiful indeed! And very interesting to see a date there!

Raf · 17th February 2021, 12:58 PM

Niel . A wonderfully rare and splendid thing. For the record I wondered if you had any photos of the interior of the lock ?

NeilUK · 18th February 2021, 12:09 AM

Thanks for your comment, Raf. But no to photos - I have never dared to take the lock off in case I could not fix it back again. I do take off the locks of my wood-stocked pistols but not the all steel ones. Sorry.
Neil

corrado26 · 18th February 2021, 07:22 AM

I think this is a very reasonable decision

27th January 2021, 08:36 PM	#1
SchildaBrit Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 33	Slimline pistol That is an extraordinary design. The slimmest pistol I have ever seen. The zig-zag top arm of the frizzen spring is a delight to look at!

9th February 2021, 04:19 PM	#2
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Seeing these splendid photos of Lansquenet's superb German all-steel pistol prompts me to offer photos of my variation on the all-steel theme, an early belt snaphaunce from the east coast of Scotland. The buffer for the cock, trigger and belt hook are restorations (and maybe some other elements too) but more interestingly it is left-handed, presumably one pistol of a pair, the other being right-handed. The brass lock plate is decoratively engraved and has a possible maker's mark below the buffer. The circular pan shield is dated 1648 which puts it in the period of the British civil wars, in which Scotland was deeply involved. Although not as pretty as the more famous Doune pistols of the 18th century such early pistols are much rarer. Any comments welcome. Neil Attached Images

9th February 2021, 04:45 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	Thanks a lot for showing us this wonderful piece of Scottish artwork. I had in the past many of Scottish all metal pistols of famous makers in my collection and my aim has it always been to get some day such a pistol, but until today I have had no chance. My congratulations to this extraordinairy and very rare item.

10th February 2021, 08:50 AM	#4
Lansquenet59 Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: France Posts: 132	Very beautiful indeed! And very interesting to see a date there!

17th February 2021, 12:58 PM	#5
Raf Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 252	Niel . A wonderfully rare and splendid thing. For the record I wondered if you had any photos of the interior of the lock ?

18th February 2021, 12:09 AM	#6
NeilUK Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scotland Posts: 126	Thanks for your comment, Raf. But no to photos - I have never dared to take the lock off in case I could not fix it back again. I do take off the locks of my wood-stocked pistols but not the all steel ones. Sorry. Neil

18th February 2021, 07:22 AM	#7
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,226	I think this is a very reasonable decision