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12th October 2011, 09:01 PM
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German Pistols for I.D.
Hello all. I believe these pistols are Prussian Pattern 1850 Conversion Pistols. Would anyone with more European reference material concur? Thanks for any assistance. Rick.
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12th October 2011, 09:03 PM
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Ooops. Forgot to Post photos.
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12th October 2011, 09:44 PM
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Very nice pair of pistols, Rick.
Some French touch in this model?  Do they belong in your collection? |
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13th October 2011, 02:04 PM
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I seldom see these offered. Yes, they are in the best condition I've ever seen. I'll keep you posted. Thanks, Rick. |
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13th October 2011, 07:00 PM
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Hi Rick,
Your ID is correct indeed; the maker Crause in Herzberg signed a lot of these but built civilian guns as well. The overall condition looks nice and worth collecting. I can't see whether the rings are still present on the butt caps. I attach a scan from Claude Blair: European and American Arms, one of the titles I reommended you. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 13th October 2011 at 07:48 PM. |
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13th October 2011, 07:34 PM
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Great Michl
 ... not: Great, Michl  .
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13th October 2011, 09:41 PM
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13th October 2011, 11:34 PM
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Right, Gene,
Over there! As these percussion models were built long after the classic Potsdam (or, it was spelt in the 18th c., 'Potzdam') manufactury makes of. ca. 1725-1785, this term is not usually in use 'over here'. Best, Michael |
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13th October 2011, 11:50 PM
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I should have said they are sometimes generically refered to as..... You had me wondering if I was just tripping for a moment, but I googled 'potsdam pistol' and lots of pictures of the 1850 Prussian cavalry were in there as well as the 18thc ones.... Phew! I haven't seen a real one in the flesh in a long time but reproduction ones seem to show up every now and again. Best Gene |
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