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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-02-2012, 04:59 PM
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Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

More pictures as promised.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/Bu54Lb/IMAG0523.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/Bu54Lb/IMAG0524.jpg...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-02-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

Good points Jim, I'll be sure to post more pictures a little later today.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-02-2012, 10:08 AM
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Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

As promised here is a picture of the proof mark.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/Bu54Lb/IMAG0519.jpg

A person on another forum thinks it's a gun cobbler together using very old parts....
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-30-2012, 06:17 PM
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Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

Ok that's wonderful information. So we know now what the use is for and you guys are pretty sure it's French, we're getting there. I'm excited! I'll still post the marking on Sunday and maybe we can...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 09:14 PM
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Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

I'll get proof mark pictures on Sunday but my father says there's one that consists of a triangle with a dot inside. I'm sorry but that's all I have for you until Sunday.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

I appreciate all the brainstorming guys. I'm stumped, my Father is stumped, and all his gun friends are stumped. It's like no one has seen this before. It's quite exciting but frustrating that we may...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

You had my father dying with laughter over this post. He says well done.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 06:11 PM
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Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

Interesting guys, Why would this system make a good safety? Sounds like this could be a rare find my Father made?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Re: Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

Yes sir, the pan that flips down covering were the powder goes.
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 11-29-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bishop54
Can anyone identify this device on this flintlock pistol???

Consider me baffled. My father just came across this flinklock pistol and no one seems to be able to tell him what the device is for. When the frizzen is closed and you push the button on top of the...
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