Comments on the W & G. Chance of London flintlock pistol.

Dmitry · 14th November 2009, 06:53 PM

I'm very eager to look at the photos of your pewter-mounted side-arm.

Re:the pistol. To this day I don't remember where I read that pewter-mounted personal arms were in favor with the naval officers. I have since not encountered a single other reference supporting this, and came to think that it false. Brass was used, but even that is not a decisive characteristic in attributing one as a sea service piece.
I definitely agree, it's a great looking gun on its own merit. I wonder what wood the stock is made of.

14th November 2009, 06:53 PM	#22
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	I'm very eager to look at the photos of your pewter-mounted side-arm. Re:the pistol. To this day I don't remember where I read that pewter-mounted personal arms were in favor with the naval officers. I have since not encountered a single other reference supporting this, and came to think that it false. Brass was used, but even that is not a decisive characteristic in attributing one as a sea service piece. I definitely agree, it's a great looking gun on its own merit. I wonder what wood the stock is made of.