A large 19th century flintlock pistol

Norman McCormick · 5th February 2021, 03:40 PM

Hi Fernando,
On my Liege pistol there is a crowned H and according to the proof mark list I attached a crowned letter was an inspection mark initiated in 1853.
As far as still producing flintlocks when better alternatives were available see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=birmingham I would suggest there was still a market for basic firearms in many parts of the world in the second half of the 19thc.
Thanks for your thoughts as always.
My Regards,
Norman.

P.S. I see Will beat me to the same conclusion.

5th February 2021, 03:40 PM	#21
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,598	Hi Fernando, On my Liege pistol there is a crowned H and according to the proof mark list I attached a crowned letter was an inspection mark initiated in 1853. As far as still producing flintlocks when better alternatives were available see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=birmingham I would suggest there was still a market for basic firearms in many parts of the world in the second half of the 19thc. Thanks for your thoughts as always. My Regards, Norman. P.S. I see Will beat me to the same conclusion.