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27th November 2015, 03:30 PM
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Hi Cerjak.
Here are the only two photos on page 371 of the book. I'm sure it's the same pistol as the photos above. Sorry for the poor quality of the pics. Rick. |
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27th November 2015, 03:51 PM
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Rick
Thank you so much ,yes it is the same pistol ! I have spend hours looking after informattion about this pistol and never found a similar model . Best Cerjak |
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27th November 2015, 06:33 PM
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Hi Cerjak.
I have never seen another pistol like it. It may indeed be the only one known to exist. It would be interesting to know the theory for mounting the locks on the Left side. Hmmmm  Rick. |
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28th November 2015, 12:19 PM
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I have started this thread in december 2012 so It had took 3 years for ID this pistol but I will continue looking for similar pistol ,hopping that a day I will find more information. Thank you for your support. Cerjak |
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10th December 2015, 06:41 PM
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Today this pistol joined my collection so I can post more pictures.I have discovered that the collection from Anthony C. Tirrisold was sold by Czerny’s in 2009 so this pistol come formally from this collection.
I still trying to find documentation about similar lock system and I hope that in the forum somebody will be able to bring some input about the firearms from Ceylon. BEST Cerjak Last edited by Cerjak; 10th December 2015 at 06:56 PM. |
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19th December 2015, 05:59 PM
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Hi Cerjak!
First of all.......my congratulations!!! What a wonderful - and super interesting - addition to your collection. WOW !!!  Nice photos too. A couple of questions:1. Does the lock function as a "snapping" type similar to a Japanese matchlock ? I can see where part of the serpentine pushes the pan cover forward upon release. 2. Does the trigger pull backward to release as normal? Or does it push forward to release? Thanks so much for Posting. Rick. |
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19th December 2015, 08:16 PM
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Hi Rick ,
Thank you very much for your interest. Actually when one pushes the trigger, the pan cover moves backward and the serpentine get closer to the pan. When one releases the trigger the pan cover moves back to its normal position, and so does the serpentine. Therefore its an automatic pan cover mechanism. Did you notice Anthony C. Tirri", pag 460 fig 322 about imitation damascus stell ? If a day you find more information about similar system please let me know. Best Cerjak |
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19th December 2015, 10:36 PM
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20th December 2015, 04:20 PM
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I wonder what the theory is with everything being done from the Left side. Curious.
Rick. |
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21st December 2015, 09:21 AM
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Hi estcrh,
Very interesting .From where did you find this pictures ? Best Cerjak |
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21st December 2015, 09:43 AM
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