Wheellock pistol for comments

Lead Snowstorm · 28th July 2022, 05:13 PM

Greetings all,

I recently acquired a wheellock pistol, stated to date from the first quarter of the 17th century. I’m still fairly new to these weapons, so let me know if there is more information than I’ve given that would be useful.

The full-octagonal barrel is just shy of 16 inches and is of approximately .60 caliber (15.2mm). The stock has some sort of old adhesive on the right side behind the lock, and a faint hairline crack along the spine of the grip behind the tang. The metal is freckled, but fortunately free of major pitting. The lock has beveled edges, and appears to be in functioning order with a spanner.

The auction house mentioned two markings on the barrel, one of which looked like “NS” and the other possibly an animal head - I think instead they are the Suhl hen and “SVL.”

As I say, all comments are most welcome and let me know if there is something more I can show or describe. Thanks!

28th July 2022, 05:13 PM	#1
Lead Snowstorm Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 15	Wheellock pistol for comments Greetings all, I recently acquired a wheellock pistol, stated to date from the first quarter of the 17th century. I’m still fairly new to these weapons, so let me know if there is more information than I’ve given that would be useful. The full-octagonal barrel is just shy of 16 inches and is of approximately .60 caliber (15.2mm). The stock has some sort of old adhesive on the right side behind the lock, and a faint hairline crack along the spine of the grip behind the tang. The metal is freckled, but fortunately free of major pitting. The lock has beveled edges, and appears to be in functioning order with a spanner. The auction house mentioned two markings on the barrel, one of which looked like “NS” and the other possibly an animal head - I think instead they are the Suhl hen and “SVL.” As I say, all comments are most welcome and let me know if there is something more I can show or describe. Thanks! Attached Images