English Dragoon Flint Pistol

[Randy]

Does anyone have a picture(s) of an English Dragoon pistol from the 1730-1760 era?

 

[spitfire]

Nice pictures @ the Middlesex Village Trading Companie website- Link -Hope this is helpful the website doesn't state dates for the two Dragoons featured,but you could contact them.I think one is 1757 circa. :winking:

 

[sequoia]

The Jan/Feb issue of Muzzleloader has an ad for Muzzleloader builder supply on page 6. They have a full color catalog for 7.50 + $2 postage.

 

[Randy]

Thanks, I was thinking of ordering that.
Was looking to see what decoration (engraving, carving, etc.) was found on originals.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Military pistols didn't have much in the way of 'decoration'. The change from 12" to 9" barrels happened around 1770, give or take. Those shown on Middlesex, Loyalist Armes, Discriminating General, etc. are generally correct for external configuration. Good luck.

 

[PvtC]

http://www.therifleshoppe.com/(620).htm

The lock markings would include a double line border, the royal cypher (crown) over GR, and a makers name and date on the tail. Lock panel tear drops and a barrel tang apron would be the only relief carving. Bailey's book would be your best reference.
[url] http://www.trackofthewolf.com...tId=4&subId=24&styleId=85&partNum=BOOK-PDBOSA[/url]

These pistols were widely used during F&I and AWI conflicts. I would like to have one of these some day.