British Eat India Co. Cavalry Pistol

Richard G · 11th May 2016, 01:22 PM

Rick, a couple of points about the barrel, bearing in mind I'm no expert in EIC pistols.
Looking at the pictures it seems as if the barrel and the tang are cast in one piece, I think this is not right for an EIC pistol.
Similarly It looks rather as if the nipple block is cast in one piece with the barrel, again obviously not right for a conversion.
Lastly, I think most EIC flintlock pistols I have seen have a couple of, presumably decorative, bands around the barrel near the tang.
I'm not saying this makes the barrel wrong, just me a bit suspicious; or, of course, I have misinterpreted the photo's
Regards
Richard

11th May 2016, 01:22 PM	#9
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Rick, a couple of points about the barrel, bearing in mind I'm no expert in EIC pistols. Looking at the pictures it seems as if the barrel and the tang are cast in one piece, I think this is not right for an EIC pistol. Similarly It looks rather as if the nipple block is cast in one piece with the barrel, again obviously not right for a conversion. Lastly, I think most EIC flintlock pistols I have seen have a couple of, presumably decorative, bands around the barrel near the tang. I'm not saying this makes the barrel wrong, just me a bit suspicious; or, of course, I have misinterpreted the photo's Regards Richard