A double barrel pistol for coments

Pukka Bundook · 28th December 2008, 12:29 AM

Hello Fernando.

I'd also say Belgian, unless there are proof marks that say otherwise.

The two rods would be ramrods, at one time. I can't see very well what I'm looking at, but is the rod held in by a lug at the muzzle? Normally, this lug would be not too pronounced, and the ramrod could be sprung past it.
In this case, the lug looks a bit bigger, as if it has had some more metal attached. Originally, the tip of the ramrod would be of larger diemeter, thus making it easier to get a hold of.

Do the locks have half and full cocking positions?
Probably the one that is full-cocked would fire, whilst the half-cocked one would be relatively "safe"!

Are both barrels smooth-bored? Sometimes one is rifled and of a different calibre to the other.

Happy New Year from Canada!

Richard.

28th December 2008, 12:29 AM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Hello Fernando. I'd also say Belgian, unless there are proof marks that say otherwise. The two rods would be ramrods, at one time. I can't see very well what I'm looking at, but is the rod held in by a lug at the muzzle? Normally, this lug would be not too pronounced, and the ramrod could be sprung past it. In this case, the lug looks a bit bigger, as if it has had some more metal attached. Originally, the tip of the ramrod would be of larger diemeter, thus making it easier to get a hold of. Do the locks have half and full cocking positions? Probably the one that is full-cocked would fire, whilst the half-cocked one would be relatively "safe"! Are both barrels smooth-bored? Sometimes one is rifled and of a different calibre to the other. Happy New Year from Canada! Richard.