Could use help identifying this flintlock pistol

[celtan]

Hi Tim,

Everything looks legit. The type of lock suggests an european maker, although it is unusually decorated.

"Patent" means that it goes all the way through from pan to chamber. Poincons are the armourer's marks, hammered in the metal with dies.

Congrats! Nice acquisition.

M

Originally Posted by tombstone777

Hi again,

Not sure what you mean by a "patent vent" Celtan? (see attached pic of the barrel to see if the vent inlet looks legit) But in an answer to your other questions:

"Does the hammer's screw move a if you try to unscrew it, or is it fixed/soldered?" = Yes the hammer's screw moves and I can unscrew it.

"Usually, there are screws that go through the outer face of the lock, and engage the plate on the opposite side. The screw positions in yours do not seem to correspond in this manner." = I agree with you that many lock plates have screw ends that go out the exterior of the plate - but I have seen many that don't as well.

"Does it have any poincons, words, signs inscribed on the barrel?" = There are some faint inscribed patterns on the barrel, no makers marks or words - and I'm not quite sure what a poincon is... but I'm attaching an image that will show what is on the barrel.

"If I were you, I would disarm the lock and check if the inner workings correspond to the Real McCoy." = I have dismantled the weapon and I will ask you and the other forum memnbers to help me in ascertaining if it is the "real McCoy" or not.

I thank you again for your help an in sharing your knowledge.

Best Regards,
Tim