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Old 27th November 2013, 01:38 PM   #1
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please help me id this pistol, Prussian m1850?
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Old 27th November 2013, 04:10 PM   #2
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Yes, it definitely is though your images are out of focus.

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Old 27th November 2013, 04:47 PM   #3
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I see some difference, is it normal?
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Old 27th November 2013, 04:49 PM   #4
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What exactly do you mean?
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Old 27th November 2013, 05:05 PM   #5
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I notice that the barrel is different, Matchlock's pistol has a "cannon" barrel, the rifge at the en of the barrel, also the front sight is at a different place. The spring for the nipple protector is also different (a replacement).
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Old 27th November 2013, 09:44 PM   #6
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All I wanted to do is help but I have no compentecy in 19th c. weapons and cannot explain differences - any Prussian experts here?

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Old 5th December 2013, 07:41 PM   #7
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Hi, I happen to have one of these pistols.intrresting things with the safety catch and all.i have some further details which I can give to you if you are still looking. Michael
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Old 12th December 2013, 04:36 PM   #8
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Hi,

on pure coincidence i found this pistol, looks to be a prussian m1850 cavalry indeed
http://www.19thcenturyweapons.com/u1...ancavpist.html
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