A large 19th century flintlock pistol

Norman McCormick · 5th February 2021, 12:43 PM

Hi,
Has anybody got any concrete sources for the use of these pistols in the early part of the 19thC specifically the Napoleonic Wars or as Jim has intimated the North American War of 1812. I was always under the illusion that they were in use from about 1830 although I can give no reason that I can remember for this allusion. The crowned V in Marks example would indicate a date of post 1853 as from what I can gather this was when the crowned letter mark was introduced. https://www.hunting.be/wp-content/up...roof-Marks.pdf I am not convinced of the dealers intimations regarding the dating of these pistols.
Looking forward to your thoughts.
Regards,
Norman.

Norman McCormick · 5th February 2021, 12:45 PM

Hi Mark,
Is it possible for you to dismount the barrel on your example in order to see the marks underneath.
My Regards,
Norman.

fernando · 5th February 2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

...Has anybody got any concrete sources for the use of these pistols in the early part of the 19thC specifically the Napoleonic ...

Hardly Norman; the French had their own style, a completly DIFFERENT THING, as reported all over.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

... The crowned V in Marks example would indicate a date of post 1853 ...

So, if this was a real Liege crowned V mark, do you find it normal that in 1853 they were still producing flintlock pistols ? maybe for some specific reason ?

Will M · 5th February 2021, 02:39 PM

Flintlock arms were made up to the 20th century. African colonies and such places where trade was limited sourcing percussion caps and cartridges could be difficult if not impossible. With flintlock arms all you need is BP. and your arm still usable.

5th February 2021, 12:43 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi, Has anybody got any concrete sources for the use of these pistols in the early part of the 19thC specifically the Napoleonic Wars or as Jim has intimated the North American War of 1812. I was always under the illusion that they were in use from about 1830 although I can give no reason that I can remember for this allusion. The crowned V in Marks example would indicate a date of post 1853 as from what I can gather this was when the crowned letter mark was introduced. https://www.hunting.be/wp-content/up...roof-Marks.pdf I am not convinced of the dealers intimations regarding the dating of these pistols. Looking forward to your thoughts. Regards, Norman.

5th February 2021, 12:45 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi Mark, Is it possible for you to dismount the barrel on your example in order to see the marks underneath. My Regards, Norman.

5th February 2021, 02:39 PM	#4
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	Flintlock arms were made up to the 20th century. African colonies and such places where trade was limited sourcing percussion caps and cartridges could be difficult if not impossible. With flintlock arms all you need is BP. and your arm still usable.