This is one of the oddest conversions I have ever seen, so odd that I want it... :winking: :haha:
Conversion of Flintlock to Percussion Lock During the first quarter of the 19th century, it was fairly common practice to convert a flintlock to a percussion lock. Below is an example of this conversion in an early 19th century coach gun. The .60 calibre smoothbore gun is 22" overall, with a 12 1/2" barrel. The manufacturer is unknown (engraving obscured by the lock conversion). Note the unusual incorporation of the flintlock spring into this conversion.
Coach guns are close quarter defensive weapons used to fire either shot or a round ball. Travel up to the late 19th century was plagued by highway robbers, so it was essential to carry appropriate protection. This weapon could be very easily concealed or inconspicuously carried in the coach. Similar purpose weapons are the much heavier double barreled shotgun ("sawed off") and the exceptionally intimidating blunderbuss.
Conversion of Flintlock to Percussion Lock During the first quarter of the 19th century, it was fairly common practice to convert a flintlock to a percussion lock. Below is an example of this conversion in an early 19th century coach gun. The .60 calibre smoothbore gun is 22" overall, with a 12 1/2" barrel. The manufacturer is unknown (engraving obscured by the lock conversion). Note the unusual incorporation of the flintlock spring into this conversion.
Coach guns are close quarter defensive weapons used to fire either shot or a round ball. Travel up to the late 19th century was plagued by highway robbers, so it was essential to carry appropriate protection. This weapon could be very easily concealed or inconspicuously carried in the coach. Similar purpose weapons are the much heavier double barreled shotgun ("sawed off") and the exceptionally intimidating blunderbuss.
