18thC Ottoman Flintlock Holster pistol restoration project.

Matchlock · 17th July 2011, 03:39 PM

Have fun then, Gene!

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Atlantia · 17th July 2011, 06:26 PM

Got a cracked mainspring unfortunately.

Here's the engraving on the lock plate:

rickystl · 18th July 2011, 02:10 AM

Hi Gene. I agree with Michael on the dismantling. Some of the lock screws might need some good penetrating oil. Let it sit for a few days, adding a little each day. Looks like all the major pieces are there. The broken mainspring: SAVE the broken one!! A new one can be made using the old one as a pattern. Same with any other broken internals. I'm working on these old guns myself all the time. It will be interesting to see if there are any barrel markings. The pistol looks ottoman, or made in the Balkans for the Turkish market. Good luck. And keep us posted on your progress. Rick.

Matchlock · 18th July 2011, 11:24 AM

Hi Gene,

I've never seen that kind of signature.

Cracked mainsprings can often be electrically welded and will fairly hold action! Just clean the broken contact areas.

Best,
Michael

fernando · 18th July 2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

... I've never seen that kind of signature...

Isn't that, one of these meaningless (sort of) inscriptions ?

Matchlock · 18th July 2011, 12:33 PM

That was my first impression, 'Nando, but it was up to the boss

to utter.

Best,
Michl

Fernando K · 18th July 2011, 02:02 PM

Para cualquier restauracíon en las partes de hierro o acero, la única manera de eliminar el óxido, es química. Aunque se trate de limpiar con tela de esmeril, la corrosión se mantiene en las depresiones, y la existencia de un óxido como cuerpo extraño en la superficie del metal forma un par galvánico, que promueve la posterior oxidación. El único método efectivo para eliminar el óxido es la electrolisis, o el método de Zinc-soda

For any restoration in parts of iron or steel, the only way to remove rust, is chemistry. Although it is cleaned with emery cloth, corrosion remains in the depressions, and the existence of an oxide as a foreign body in the metal surface forms a galvanic couple, which promotes further oxidation. The only effective method to remove rust is electrolysis, or the method of Zinc-soda
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17th July 2011, 06:26 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Got a cracked mainspring unfortunately. Here's the engraving on the lock plate: Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 17th July 2011 at 07:48 PM.

17th July 2011, 03:39 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Have fun then, Gene! m

18th July 2011, 02:10 AM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Gene. I agree with Michael on the dismantling. Some of the lock screws might need some good penetrating oil. Let it sit for a few days, adding a little each day. Looks like all the major pieces are there. The broken mainspring: SAVE the broken one!! A new one can be made using the old one as a pattern. Same with any other broken internals. I'm working on these old guns myself all the time. It will be interesting to see if there are any barrel markings. The pistol looks ottoman, or made in the Balkans for the Turkish market. Good luck. And keep us posted on your progress. Rick.

18th July 2011, 11:24 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Gene, I've never seen that kind of signature. Cracked mainsprings can often be electrically welded and will fairly hold action! Just clean the broken contact areas. Best, Michael

18th July 2011, 12:33 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	That was my first impression, 'Nando, but it was up to the boss to utter. Best, Michl

18th July 2011, 02:02 PM	#7
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 672	Para cualquier restauracíon en las partes de hierro o acero, la única manera de eliminar el óxido, es química. Aunque se trate de limpiar con tela de esmeril, la corrosión se mantiene en las depresiones, y la existencia de un óxido como cuerpo extraño en la superficie del metal forma un par galvánico, que promueve la posterior oxidación. El único método efectivo para eliminar el óxido es la electrolisis, o el método de Zinc-soda For any restoration in parts of iron or steel, the only way to remove rust, is chemistry. Although it is cleaned with emery cloth, corrosion remains in the depressions, and the existence of an oxide as a foreign body in the metal surface forms a galvanic couple, which promotes further oxidation. The only effective method to remove rust is electrolysis, or the method of Zinc-soda EscucharLeer fonéticamente