English percussion pistol (?) - The Firearms Forum

dtgaut · 09-21-2009, 01:07 PM

I have just received three pistols from my mother's estate, and am trying to figure out what they are and approximate value. I has a checkered stock, safety mechanism rear of the lock, and one small piece of wood loose but still in place.

dtgaut · 09-27-2009, 01:09 PM

woolleyworm · 09-27-2009, 02:25 PM

Are there any other markings on it at all? especially anything in front of the "LONDON" mark. I'm certainly no expert on British bp guns, but I do have a few resources that may help, but not much to go on. The only thing that stands out is the trigger guard, Reilly had some guards that are very similar if not exact to this style. The overall craftsman ship doesn't tend to point to Reilly though. It's weathered, so it's hard to tell, do not attempt to clean it though. See if you can get a loop or magnifiying glass and take a close look for any other markings. Is there anyone else in the family that may know anything about their history?

hrf · 09-27-2009, 03:19 PM

Try posting at http://www.antiqueguns.com/phorum/list.php?6 attn Bill Curtis

dtgaut · 09-27-2009, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the replies!

The only other marking is on the side underneath the hammer, and appears to be "H I V" Photo attached, along with addition photos of the details.

dtgaut · 09-29-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrf

Try posting at http://www.antiqueguns.com/phorum/list.php?6 attn Bill Curtis

HRF,
Thanks for the direction. I got in touch with Bill Curtis, and he's amazing; knowledgeable, helpful, and thoughtful.

After some directed disassembly we found markings under the barrel that narrowed down the provenance, but not enough to definitively identify it.

09-21-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
dtgaut Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	English percussion pistol (?) I have just received three pistols from my mother's estate, and am trying to figure out what they are and approximate value. I has a checkered stock, safety mechanism rear of the lock, and one small piece of wood loose but still in place. Attached Images -->

09-27-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
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09-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: English percussion pistol (?) Are there any other markings on it at all? especially anything in front of the "LONDON" mark. I'm certainly no expert on British bp guns, but I do have a few resources that may help, but not much to go on. The only thing that stands out is the trigger guard, Reilly had some guards that are very similar if not exact to this style. The overall craftsman ship doesn't tend to point to Reilly though. It's weathered, so it's hard to tell, do not attempt to clean it though. See if you can get a loop or magnifiying glass and take a close look for any other markings. Is there anyone else in the family that may know anything about their history? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

09-27-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,283	Re: English percussion pistol (?) Try posting at http://www.antiqueguns.com/phorum/list.php?6 attn Bill Curtis

09-27-2009, 03:43 PM	#5
dtgaut Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	Re: English percussion pistol (?) Thanks for the replies! The only other marking is on the side underneath the hammer, and appears to be "H I V" Photo attached, along with addition photos of the details. Attached Images