What is it ?

GIO · 28th December 2012, 04:55 PM

I'm asking myself what this pistol is. Maybe an old replica ?
Can somebody help me ?

cal. 0.59 (15 mm)
barrel length 6.4" (16,2 cm)
total " 11.5" (29,0 cm)
marked "a" on the ramrod and "52" on the barrel.

Thanks in advance and season's greetings to everybody.

clockwork · 28th December 2012, 05:30 PM

looks english to me. but never seen the back screw off like that before.

PClemente · 28th December 2012, 05:41 PM

Hi,
Though I don't profess to be an expert, my best guess is what you have is a percussion dueling pistol circa 1825-1840. The sighted octagonel barrel and checkered grip seem common characteristics for such pistols.The pistol appears to be period, but I am sure some of our more knowledgeable members can add/revise my thoughts.
Happy Holidays!

kronckew · 28th December 2012, 05:48 PM

that does look like a spiral wound damascus barrel. cool. not found on modern mono-steel replicas. looks like it's in mint condition.

GIO · 30th December 2012, 01:53 PM

Many thanks for your imputs. I too am astonished of the perfect conditions of the lock.
Happy new year to everybody.

28th December 2012, 04:55 PM	#1
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 310	What is it ? I'm asking myself what this pistol is. Maybe an old replica ? Can somebody help me ? cal. 0.59 (15 mm) barrel length 6.4" (16,2 cm) total " 11.5" (29,0 cm) marked "a" on the ramrod and "52" on the barrel. Thanks in advance and season's greetings to everybody. Attached Images

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28th December 2012, 05:30 PM	#2
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 93	looks english to me. but never seen the back screw off like that before.

28th December 2012, 05:41 PM	#3
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Hi, Though I don't profess to be an expert, my best guess is what you have is a percussion dueling pistol circa 1825-1840. The sighted octagonel barrel and checkered grip seem common characteristics for such pistols.The pistol appears to be period, but I am sure some of our more knowledgeable members can add/revise my thoughts. Happy Holidays!

28th December 2012, 05:48 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	that does look like a spiral wound damascus barrel. cool. not found on modern mono-steel replicas. looks like it's in mint condition.

30th December 2012, 01:53 PM	#5
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 310	Many thanks for your imputs. I too am astonished of the perfect conditions of the lock. Happy new year to everybody.