British percussion carbine

Marcus den toom · 17th October 2013, 07:48 PM

oops sorry Fernando

Still, this carbine has more estetic value to me than hard cash so a nice adition indeed

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Fernando K · 17th October 2013, 08:25 PM

Hello everyone:

1 - This is a model 1796 carbine for Heavy Dragoons, transport rodless side, and two rings for transport, one in the head and the other on the forearm and barrel .65 caliber 46 "
2 - Obviously, the key (lock) has all the original records.
3 - The remains of inscriptions on the gun (barrel) are GR surmounted and the broad arrow (denoting the property of the Crown), and crossed and crowned scepters (Test Bank Tower)
4 - Conversion to percussion has still made by a gunsmith particular. It denotes the replacement cylinder head bolt (breech plug), and its replacement by a screw with fireplace (nipple). Also, the hammer is very elaborate.
5 - The stick is fixed to retrofit. The carriage is made of bronze or brass, and runs through a square cube, instead of a round ring.

Sorry for the translator ...

Fernando K

thinreadline · 18th October 2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hello everyone:

1 - This is a model 1796 carbine for Heavy Dragoons, transport rodless side, and two rings for transport, one in the head and the other on the forearm and barrel .65 caliber 46 "
2 - Obviously, the key (lock) has all the original records.
3 - The remains of inscriptions on the gun (barrel) are GR surmounted and the broad arrow (denoting the property of the Crown), and crossed and crowned scepters (Test Bank Tower)
4 - Conversion to percussion has still made by a gunsmith particular. It denotes the replacement cylinder head bolt (breech plug), and its replacement by a screw with fireplace (nipple). Also, the hammer is very elaborate.
5 - The stick is fixed to retrofit. The carriage is made of bronze or brass, and runs through a square cube, instead of a round ring.

Sorry for the translator ...

Fernando K

Fernando , excuse my query , but which gun are you referring to here ?

Fernando K · 18th October 2013, 12:15 PM

Hello:

I must correct myself: maybe try Paget carbine, 1812, which incorporated a slide lock, mounted in half (half cock)

Fernando K

thinreadline · 18th October 2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hello:

I must correct myself: maybe try Paget carbine, 1812, which incorporated a slide lock, mounted in half (half cock)

Fernando K

OK Fernando , that makes much more sense !

Richard G · 18th October 2013, 02:58 PM

Yes, I agree with Fernando, it is a converted Paget carbine. The date on the stock probably reads 1808 rather than 1805 (which is too early). A saddle bar was originally attached by the two screws holding the lock from the rear, and the front swivel has been added.
However it would be nice to see a close-up of the whole lock, because at the moment I can't quite see how the original frizzen spring was attached.
Any paget carbine is of interest to a British military arms enthusiast. This seems unusual in not having any unit markings; it is a nice thing.
Regards
Richard
PS. Sorry, forgot about the "slider". I can see now.

Marcus den toom · 18th October 2013, 03:13 PM

Amazing Fernando K, spot on!!!
The barrel lenght hasen't changed either (originally a 16inch barrel).

18th October 2013, 02:58 PM	#6
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Yes, I agree with Fernando, it is a converted Paget carbine. The date on the stock probably reads 1808 rather than 1805 (which is too early). A saddle bar was originally attached by the two screws holding the lock from the rear, and the front swivel has been added. However it would be nice to see a close-up of the whole lock, because at the moment I can't quite see how the original frizzen spring was attached. Any paget carbine is of interest to a British military arms enthusiast. This seems unusual in not having any unit markings; it is a nice thing. Regards Richard PS. Sorry, forgot about the "slider". I can see now. Last edited by Richard G; 18th October 2013 at 03:13 PM.

17th October 2013, 07:48 PM	#1
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 534	oops sorry Fernando Still, this carbine has more estetic value to me than hard cash so a nice adition indeed :

17th October 2013, 08:25 PM	#2
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello everyone: 1 - This is a model 1796 carbine for Heavy Dragoons, transport rodless side, and two rings for transport, one in the head and the other on the forearm and barrel .65 caliber 46 " 2 - Obviously, the key (lock) has all the original records. 3 - The remains of inscriptions on the gun (barrel) are GR surmounted and the broad arrow (denoting the property of the Crown), and crossed and crowned scepters (Test Bank Tower) 4 - Conversion to percussion has still made by a gunsmith particular. It denotes the replacement cylinder head bolt (breech plug), and its replacement by a screw with fireplace (nipple). Also, the hammer is very elaborate. 5 - The stick is fixed to retrofit. The carriage is made of bronze or brass, and runs through a square cube, instead of a round ring. Sorry for the translator ... Fernando K

18th October 2013, 12:15 PM	#4
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello: I must correct myself: maybe try Paget carbine, 1812, which incorporated a slide lock, mounted in half (half cock) Fernando K

18th October 2013, 03:13 PM	#7
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 534	Amazing Fernando K, spot on!!! The barrel lenght hasen't changed either (originally a 16inch barrel).