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dana_w 24th February 2017 03:40 PM
Miquelet Escopeta Percussion Conversion
 
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This well used Escopeta looks like it has a lock that has been converted to percussion and a barrel that has been replaced. It must have had a long working life. Comment are welcome.

Fernando K 25th February 2017 12:22 AM
Dana

It seems to me that the lock is not a conversion of a flintlock. It is not possible to see a photograph of the interior ?. Thank you

Sincerely, Fernando K

dana_w 25th February 2017 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Fernando K
Dana

It seems to me that the lock is not a conversion of a flintlock. It is not possible to see a photograph of the interior ?. Thank you

Sincerely, Fernando K
I had the lock off while looking for any marks but I don't think I took a photo. I'll look.

fernando 25th February 2017 11:25 AM
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It was also my impression when i first looked at it; a late percussion version ... that not a conversion.
... As i believe this one of mine also is:


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dana_w 25th February 2017 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fernando
It was also my impression when i first looked at it; a late percussion version ... that not a conversion.
... As i believe this one of mine also is:


.
Nice.


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