Could use help identifying this flintlock pistol

tombstone777 · 7th September 2009, 10:03 PM

Hi Stuart, M and Jim!

Thanks again for the great input and I will proceed with the cleaning in a conservative manner - I certainly don't want to take away any of it's historic character. How long do you think the pineapple juice soak should be? Will it etch the metal at all and/or remove fine details of the engraving on the lock? And what are your thoughts on replacing the lock screws and fabricating a barrel band and the "screw" or finial that once held the butt pice in place? Should the barrel band be made of brass or silver (since there is silver inlay on the stock)?

Again all thoughts and opinions are welcome and appreciated!

Best Regards
,Tim

7th September 2009, 10:03 PM	#12
tombstone777 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	Hi Stuart, M and Jim! Thanks again for the great input and I will proceed with the cleaning in a conservative manner - I certainly don't want to take away any of it's historic character. How long do you think the pineapple juice soak should be? Will it etch the metal at all and/or remove fine details of the engraving on the lock? And what are your thoughts on replacing the lock screws and fabricating a barrel band and the "screw" or finial that once held the butt pice in place? Should the barrel band be made of brass or silver (since there is silver inlay on the stock)? Again all thoughts and opinions are welcome and appreciated! Best Regards ,Tim