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Now that is interesting, it may have some value after all. Just not as a firing piece. I guess you can fire anything once though.

Ricky, That would be great. I look forward to seeing it.

Jerry, first it is an honor to have you answer my question. I appreciate you taking the time, and will make sure this is taken out of circulation. My kid will have the best pirate costume at Halloween (at least with the most expensive accessories).

I'll do that and let you know. Haven't had the chance to look inside.

this particular pistol did come from a shop close to a military base, but was of much higher quality than other I have seen that are known to be from the AF/PAK area. I picked it up on a hunch and the look of it. I do appreciate this forum's input and knowledge. If nothing else, it will...

Thanks for checking. I am finding the same thing when I look for evidence of the proofs and even types of pistols. It is fun and frustrating at the same time.

Thanks. I am in Albuquerque if you know anyone out there I would appreciate it.

There aren't any other stamps on the barrel, there is a crossed sabers stamp on the wood and a crown and a 2 on all metal pieces. I really wonder the origin of the pistol, the wood is nicely finished and the mechanism is very crisp.

Dang. Well you can't win them all.

One of 25? Well that was 10 years ago. It would be interesting if he was on here and educated me on the weapon. I'll just say this, I found it in a very interesting place given its origin. Thank you for the information.

I had my hesitations, the octagonal barrel is one thing I couldn't find anywhere else. It is a pretty gun though. I am new to this game and might have gotten taken. Was $200 too much to pay for this, even if it is a replica?

Will do, the only reason I bought it was it smelled strongly of gunpowder...could have been a trick, but the wood looks pretty old.

Found a couple more pictures, will get a close-up of the pan. Link1 Link2

Gentlemen, Thanks for the info, I will get some close ups and find a caliper to get more info. Great site.

Another pistol I found out here. Please help with details. Through a magnifyer, there is evidence of the gold leaf on the barrel where it was worn. The 1845 was painted on later for some reason. Link1 Link Link3 Link4 Link5

I looked at these under a jeweler's loupe, they are very uniform in depth and clean marks. I haven't found any definitive - this is what stamps should look like anywhere. There are matching crown and 2 stamps on all metal pieces, uniformly placed and clean. Link

Link Link2 I'll try this way...

Link1 Link 2 I'll try this way.

Community, I am looking for thoughts and scientific opinions as to the authenticity of this pistol. Thanks.

Bought this the other day at an antique shop, not sure of the origin, nationality, age or really any detail of the matchlock. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.