A large 19th century flintlock pistol

fernando · 10th February 2021, 04:33 PM

Is that some mark, Rick ?

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rickystl · 10th February 2021, 04:42 PM

Hi Fernando

Yes, I seem to recall it is. But can't remember. Been a while since I've handled/fired it. I'll check it out when I get home tonight.

Rick

rickystl · 13th February 2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Is that some mark, Rick ?

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Hi again Fernando.

No, that's the threaded hole for the mainspring screw.
It's been a while. So I took the barrel and lock off per Norman's request. I'll post what I found with photos below.

Rick

rickystl · 13th February 2021, 08:30 PM

OK. First the lock:

There are no markings on the outside of the lock. Here is what I found on the inside: In the center of the lock plate are the letters: FD FD gd L
The front inside of the lock plate has four intentional hash marks. And a series of small, round punch marks on the inside of the hammer and pan, as well as the pan cover of the frizzen. Maybe just assembly matching.
The first F could be something different as it's partially covered by the mainspring. (I guess I could take the mainspring off)

Rick

rickystl · 13th February 2021, 08:41 PM

And now the barrel:

On the bottom of the breech plug tang is the number 42.
On the left, rear side of the barrel, at the breech are two stamped letters I can't make out. But the ELC over the star inside the oval is there.
On the bottom of the barrel, about 2 inches from the breech is a similar mark posted by Corado above. Below that mark it looks like there are two stamped, separated letters I can't make out.

Rick

Norman McCormick · 14th February 2021, 12:10 PM

Hi Rick,
Many thanks for dismounting your pistol, unfortunately I am still in the dark re the various and differing stamps on this type of pistol. I am corresponding with someone in Belgium to try and get some more definitive information on the marks and of course will post the results if and when. Thanks again.
My Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 14th February 2021, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Rick,
Many thanks for dismounting your pistol, unfortunately I am still in the dark re the various and differing stamps on this type of pistol. I am corresponding with someone in Belgium to try and get some more definitive information on the marks and of course will post the results if and when. Thanks again.
My Regards,
Norman.

So Norman, the link in my post #26 is not useful. I confess i did not navigate into it.
Best
Fernando

Norman McCormick · 14th February 2021, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

So Norman, the link in my post #26 is not useful. I confess i did not navigate into it.
Best
Fernando

Hi Fernando,
Your link takes me to the same place as the link in my post no 35. I've been through the site and although it has good info it is not complete so I am still searching. Thanks anyway.
My Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 14th February 2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

... And a series of small, round punch marks on the inside of the hammer and pan, as well as the pan cover of the frizzen. Maybe just assembly matching...

I would say ... definitely !

10th February 2021, 04:33 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,667	Is that some mark, Rick ? . Attached Images

13th February 2021, 08:30 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	OK. First the lock: There are no markings on the outside of the lock. Here is what I found on the inside: In the center of the lock plate are the letters: FD FD gd L The front inside of the lock plate has four intentional hash marks. And a series of small, round punch marks on the inside of the hammer and pan, as well as the pan cover of the frizzen. Maybe just assembly matching. The first F could be something different as it's partially covered by the mainspring. (I guess I could take the mainspring off) Rick Attached Images

13th February 2021, 08:41 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	And now the barrel: On the bottom of the breech plug tang is the number 42. On the left, rear side of the barrel, at the breech are two stamped letters I can't make out. But the ELC over the star inside the oval is there. On the bottom of the barrel, about 2 inches from the breech is a similar mark posted by Corado above. Below that mark it looks like there are two stamped, separated letters I can't make out. Rick Attached Images

10th February 2021, 04:42 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Hi Fernando Yes, I seem to recall it is. But can't remember. Been a while since I've handled/fired it. I'll check it out when I get home tonight. Rick

14th February 2021, 12:10 PM	#6
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,581	Hi Rick, Many thanks for dismounting your pistol, unfortunately I am still in the dark re the various and differing stamps on this type of pistol. I am corresponding with someone in Belgium to try and get some more definitive information on the marks and of course will post the results if and when. Thanks again. My Regards, Norman.