C18th/C19th Pistols ID - Help required!

Paul Macdonald · 15th December 2008, 05:59 PM

Hi Folks,

While I may be able to tell my smallswords from spadroons, pistols I admit are not a strong point.

I am presently restoring the entire armoury of Kelly Castle, near Arbroath, which includes one display board of various pistols -

Now that is them before restorative work, which I have started today.

I had said that I could provide identification tags below each weapon on the board, and I find myself requiring some expert help, which I hope is where you guys come in!

Of these three above, the top and bottom are of the same type. They both have markings on the opposite sides of the barrels. I did note these down, but forgot to bring them home!
They were for sure stamped `MADE IN SPAIN` and CAL .41 along with some other numbers.

Here are some closer pics of the other pistols and powder flask/horn -

Any help with identification of the pistols type/period/country of origin would be of great help and very much appreciated!

Many thanks in advance,

Macdonald

15th December 2008, 05:59 PM	#1
Paul Macdonald Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 48	C18th/C19th Pistols ID - Help required! Hi Folks, While I may be able to tell my smallswords from spadroons, pistols I admit are not a strong point. I am presently restoring the entire armoury of Kelly Castle, near Arbroath, which includes one display board of various pistols - Now that is them before restorative work, which I have started today. I had said that I could provide identification tags below each weapon on the board, and I find myself requiring some expert help, which I hope is where you guys come in! Of these three above, the top and bottom are of the same type. They both have markings on the opposite sides of the barrels. I did note these down, but forgot to bring them home! They were for sure stamped `MADE IN SPAIN` and CAL .41 along with some other numbers. Here are some closer pics of the other pistols and powder flask/horn - Any help with identification of the pistols type/period/country of origin would be of great help and very much appreciated! Many thanks in advance, Macdonald