alfordjp88
32 Cal
I just acquired a pair of flintlock pistols from an antique gun show in NC and I'm hoping the experts here can help identify them or at least shed some light.
The only information I have is from the seller who said they were American or French and dated them somewhere around 1740-1760.
67 Caliber, 9-3/8" Iron Barrel, 16" overall length, possibly French maple stock.
He also referenced "Weapons of the American Revolution" by Warren Moore pg43 fig: P-61 and pg45 fig: P-66, I have ordered the book but have not received it yet.
There is definitely some wear and tear on them, a few cracks/repairs in the stocks, a crack in the brass on the front of one of the grips, and the barrel pin holes are well-worn, but despite that, I'm thrilled even to have the opportunity to own a pistol from this era, especially a pair of them!
I did find another OLD thread here that shows identical brass fittings and side plate (https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/old-flintlock-pistol-mystery.153575/) I am not sure if @PathfinderNC ever learned more about his pistol but hoping to get in touch with him here to find out.
I appreciate any info yall can provide.
Thanks in advance
The only information I have is from the seller who said they were American or French and dated them somewhere around 1740-1760.
67 Caliber, 9-3/8" Iron Barrel, 16" overall length, possibly French maple stock.
He also referenced "Weapons of the American Revolution" by Warren Moore pg43 fig: P-61 and pg45 fig: P-66, I have ordered the book but have not received it yet.
There is definitely some wear and tear on them, a few cracks/repairs in the stocks, a crack in the brass on the front of one of the grips, and the barrel pin holes are well-worn, but despite that, I'm thrilled even to have the opportunity to own a pistol from this era, especially a pair of them!
I did find another OLD thread here that shows identical brass fittings and side plate (https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/old-flintlock-pistol-mystery.153575/) I am not sure if @PathfinderNC ever learned more about his pistol but hoping to get in touch with him here to find out.
I appreciate any info yall can provide.
Thanks in advance
