14th February 2013, 09:58 PM | #1 |
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Unknow flintlock military pistol austrian, german?
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Got offered this pistol recently. Maker marked but hard to read. Anybody familiar with the type, model, provenience? |
14th February 2013, 10:11 PM | #2 |
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LHANDER ???
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14th February 2013, 10:30 PM | #3 |
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Looks like it says BRANDER to me.
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14th February 2013, 10:59 PM | #4 |
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Hi,
Here's a couple of photos from an old auction catalogue of the same type of Brander marked pistol, unfortunately there is no indication of the history of the item in the description. It will however let you see what a complete one should look like. It looks to me like a military issue weapon possibly Northern Europe but that's as far as I would care to speculate. Hope this is of some help. My Regards, Norman. |
16th February 2013, 01:35 AM | #5 |
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wonder if its the same Brander of Brander & Potts in England early 19th and during Napoleonic campaigns. Looks like a trade quality postol.
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16th February 2013, 03:05 PM | #6 | |
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Thank you for your replies!
Norman, yes it is precisely same model. Quote:
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17th February 2013, 03:44 AM | #7 |
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I think this is relatively new, The stock appears to be beech and I know of no original with the butt-section shaped like this. The lock is very crudely made with modern bent form of feather spring.
It reminds me strongly of some of the offerings being produced in the 1960's before reproduction muzzleloaders were made with any degree of authenticity. Please pardon this somewhat blunt assesment, but can only say how it appears to me. :-) I could elaborate further, but think I have made my case. With very best wishes, Richard. |
25th February 2013, 08:30 AM | #8 |
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Agree with you Pukka! I found out also that it is a repro, meant for target shooting with black powder. Thank you for giving me the doubt!
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3rd March 2013, 02:37 PM | #9 |
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You are most welcome Valjhun.
I dislike being the bearer of bad news, but would rather do so before a purchase is made, than afterwards! |
3rd March 2013, 05:28 PM | #10 |
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PISTOL
looks like BRANDER for sure.if the name is anything to go by german i would have said intersting thanks for sharing
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