A very long flintlock pistol for comment

Fernando K · 12th March 2013, 10:31 PM

Dear Cerjak:

Magnifica key (lock), In my humble opinion, has not changed the pan (bread). This is rainproof (rain-proof) and is welded to the plate (plate). I do not think that is forged with Platen (plate). Has quality details, like the end of the rake (Frizen), the end of the mainspring, the bar that attaches to the nut with the mainspring, spring rake (Frizen) finished in a bearing, the decoration of the bridge (bridle ). The cat feet (cock) seems original, and the only piece not original is the upper jaw, made with a metal disc that was cut a segment.

I think the key barrel and were produced in France, and exported to East. Watch parts seem not worked by chiseling, and shaping is achieved by casting: look a bit grotesque.

Affectionately. Fernando K

Cerjak · 13th March 2013, 06:22 PM

Yes Fernando K again good eyes it is never easy to works from photos ! yes shaping is achieved by casting.What is your opinion about the possible age from this Pistol.

Regards

Cerjak

Fernando K · 13th March 2013, 07:02 PM

Dear Cerjak:

In my opinion, the gun is the last period of the spark ingcion, continued to be used in Eastern countries until well into the nineteenth century, say circa 1850.

Fernando K

Cerjak · 13th March 2013, 08:16 PM

Fernando

I think that it is correct for the date when it was made but the lock seems to me more old may be was from a older stock ...

Regards
Cerjak

broadaxe · 16th March 2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Dear Cerjak:

In my opinion, the gun is the last period of the spark ingcion, continued to be used in Eastern countries until well into the nineteenth century, say circa 1850.

Fernando K

Very true and even later, to ~1900. Percussion guns were in use until WWII.

If I recall right, Liege was under French protectorate for a certain period after 1810, so maybe it was regarded a legit part of France?

By design and decorations, the it appears to be an Ottoman saddle pistol.

fernando · 17th March 2013, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadaxe

... If I recall right, Liege was under French protectorate for a certain period after 1810, so maybe it was regarded a legit part of France? ...

As approached in post #9 ?

12th March 2013, 10:31 PM	#1
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Dear Cerjak: Magnifica key (lock), In my humble opinion, has not changed the pan (bread). This is rainproof (rain-proof) and is welded to the plate (plate). I do not think that is forged with Platen (plate). Has quality details, like the end of the rake (Frizen), the end of the mainspring, the bar that attaches to the nut with the mainspring, spring rake (Frizen) finished in a bearing, the decoration of the bridge (bridle ). The cat feet (cock) seems original, and the only piece not original is the upper jaw, made with a metal disc that was cut a segment. I think the key barrel and were produced in France, and exported to East. Watch parts seem not worked by chiseling, and shaping is achieved by casting: look a bit grotesque. Affectionately. Fernando K

13th March 2013, 06:22 PM	#2
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Yes Fernando K again good eyes it is never easy to works from photos ! yes shaping is achieved by casting.What is your opinion about the possible age from this Pistol. Regards Cerjak

13th March 2013, 07:02 PM	#3
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Dear Cerjak: In my opinion, the gun is the last period of the spark ingcion, continued to be used in Eastern countries until well into the nineteenth century, say circa 1850. Fernando K

13th March 2013, 08:16 PM	#4
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Fernando I think that it is correct for the date when it was made but the lock seems to me more old may be was from a older stock ... Regards Cerjak