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03-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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Antique Pistols
Can anybody help me ID these pistols? They've been in the family for a long time, but no one seems to know anything about them.
First one has a proof mark "ELG" I'll take more pictures if needed. Thanks! |
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03-19-2011, 09:08 PM
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Re: Antique Pistols
I believe they are what is generally referred to as "muff" pistols. Just a W.A.G. You might search "muff pistol" could be interesting.
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03-23-2011, 11:37 PM
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Re: Antique Pistols
Yeah, they're muff pistols. ELG is the black powder proof for Belgium.
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03-24-2011, 12:42 AM
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Re: Antique Pistols
Not really muff pistols, but still small Belgium made self defence pistols. Value of these type pistols is low, perhaps 100 per.
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03-25-2011, 12:10 AM
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Re: Antique Pistols
Single shot, center hammer whether flint or percussion they're still referred to as muff pistols in most places. That bottom one appears to be a pinfire.
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03-25-2011, 05:21 AM
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Re: Antique Pistols
Yes the second picture is a Pinfire pistol
ELG is the proofmark from Liège , Belgium In a ovale without a crown above = before 1893 With a crown = after 1893 If you've a ELG , you must also find a lettre with a crown or a star With a crown = before Jan 1877 With a star = after Jan 1877 LF |
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