Scottish Pistol Pair

[Raf]

I know we do not normally discuss reproductions but as a salutary warning here is an original kit manufactured by Coach Harness in the U. K. in the 1960s. They pioneered casting from originals using the lost wax ceramic shell process .

[Raf]

On a more academic note here is how the stocks of these pistols are believed to have been constructed . Research from the Farmers Museum co-operative Cooperstown . New York .A complex forging operation starting from a flat sheet . Note the visible brazing where the horns are attached . A seam should be visible on the underside of the stock.

[Fernando K]

Hello

Speaking of counterfeits, we must say that it is very easy to reproduce rust and pitting in a current piece by "aging" it. For that, chemical substances are used, which give up their oxygen easily. The same goes for numbers, they can be stamped and aged. The needles presented here appear to be made with a common, long screw that has been ground to a fine thread just like the head and tapered. Precisely, as the head is not very long, I leave it like this, short. There are other methods to find out, such as the pitch of the screws. In a current forgery, standard screws (metric or withwort) are used. I think you can continue investigating

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[Tordenskiold1721]

Speaking of counterfeits, digging a metal part down into wet dirt creates a more real antique rust than acids. I heard there is even good counterfeits of 100 dollar bills

[corrado26]

In the book of my old friend Bob Brooker, "British Military pistols and associated edged weapons" there are published five Scottish all steel flintlock pistols which possibly have been made for Scottish yeomanry or militia troops. All these pistols but one show no view and proof marks on their barfrels and have a rather resemblance with the pair in question.

[Tordenskiold1721]

Originally Posted by corrado26

In the book of my old friend Bob Brooker, "British Military pistols and associated edged weapons" there are published five Scottish all steel flintlock pistols which possibly have been made for Scottish yeomanry or militia troops. All these pistols but one show no view and proof marks on their barfrels and have a rather resemblance with the pair in question.

Thank you Udo for your knowledge and research. It brings me one step closer to understanding this pistols. I know you know pistols and therfore I appriciate your inputs