Can anyone tell me about this flintlock and what it's value is ?
J jellybean · Registered Joined Nov 25, 2012 · 1 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 4, 2012 Only show this user Can anyone tell me about this flintlock and what it's value is ? Attachments DSCF0707.jpg 170.9 KB Views: 1,542
USMCSpeedy · Registered Joined Jan 23, 2009 · 685 Posts #2 · Dec 4, 2012 Only show this user Try with your question here http://thefirearmsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6 And read these first to get the best answer you can http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=14493 http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=98906
Try with your question here http://thefirearmsforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6 And read these first to get the best answer you can http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=14493 http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=98906
M Max Donovan · Registered Joined Mar 2, 2010 · 109 Posts #3 · Jan 14, 2013 Only show this user Looks earlier than 1820. What is written on the lock plate? Any marks on top of the barrel?
BCarp · Registered Joined Oct 20, 2009 · 55 Posts #4 · Jan 14, 2013 Only show this user Looks like a mid-1700s saddle holster pistol with a cut-down barrel. Is there a ramrod channel under the barrel? The lock looks English...
Looks like a mid-1700s saddle holster pistol with a cut-down barrel. Is there a ramrod channel under the barrel? The lock looks English...
B Buffalochip · Registered Joined Oct 22, 2008 · 1,302 Posts #5 · Jan 14, 2013 Only show this user Agree that this is early to mid 18th century. Possibly French--please supply better pics of sidelock, all markings, opposite side, etc.
Agree that this is early to mid 18th century. Possibly French--please supply better pics of sidelock, all markings, opposite side, etc.