Flintlock Pair, Need help Identifying

Pukka Bundook · 8th November 2015, 02:15 PM

Ian,

I think Chertbolt has an answer to where the barrels and locks were produced, but still believe these pistols were made and certainly engraved in the Near East.
They are very good for that area, but without wishing anyone to think I am finding fault with them, the finish and engraving is not up to even middling French standards.
I find it very difficult to believe that a French gunsmith could work down to this level of workmanship.
Please do not take this as a derogatory remark. I really Do believe that these are Good quality, better by far than average for that area of the world.

8th November 2015, 02:15 PM	#21
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Ian, I think Chertbolt has an answer to where the barrels and locks were produced, but still believe these pistols were made and certainly engraved in the Near East. They are very good for that area, but without wishing anyone to think I am finding fault with them, the finish and engraving is not up to even middling French standards. I find it very difficult to believe that a French gunsmith could work down to this level of workmanship. Please do not take this as a derogatory remark. I really Do believe that these are Good quality, better by far than average for that area of the world.