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27th November 2013, 02:38 PM
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Prussian pistol?
please help me id this pistol, Prussian m1850?
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27th November 2013, 05:10 PM
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Yes, it definitely is though your images are out of focus.
Best, Michael |
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27th November 2013, 05:47 PM
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I see some difference, is it normal?
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27th November 2013, 05:49 PM
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What exactly do you mean?
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27th November 2013, 06:05 PM
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I notice that the barrel is different, Matchlock's pistol has a "cannon" barrel, the rifge at the en of the barrel, also the front sight is at a different place. The spring for the nipple protector is also different (a replacement).
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27th November 2013, 10:44 PM
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All I wanted to do is help but I have no compentecy in 19th c. weapons and cannot explain differences - any Prussian experts here?
Best, m |
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5th December 2013, 08:41 PM
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prussian pistol
Hi, I happen to have one of these pistols.intrresting things with the safety catch and all.i have some further details which I can give to you if you are still looking. Michael
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12th December 2013, 05:36 PM
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Hi,
on pure coincidence i found this pistol, looks to be a prussian m1850 cavalry indeed  http://www.19thcenturyweapons.com/u1...ancavpist.html |
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