Flintlock Pistols With Rare Safety Frizzens, c1740

[dana_w]

Originally Posted by Philip

Did you know that swiveling frizzens were pretty much the norm on many early flintlock mechanisms from the Baltic countries, especially Sweden, from the mid- to late 17th cent.?

I didn't know that Philip. I've been lucky enough to handle hundreds of flintlocks from the period, but most of those were English, French, or Spanish. This is the first swiveling frizzen I've seen other than one published image.

Would you disagree with the assertion that the design is rare?

Originally Posted by Philip

DidThere are several examples showing various stages of development and refinement in H. L. Blackmore, GUNS AND RIFLES OF THE WORLD (1965), figs 137, 139, 141-45.

I own several books by Blackmore, but not that one. I'll ask around and see if one of my friends has a copy. Thanks for the reference.

Originally Posted by Philip

I would imagine that the locks on your pistols also have a half-cock safety notch on the tumbler as well.

Yes they have a half-cock safety.