Proof marks

[RaggedRob]

Hi all
I am a complete novice at this and trying to identify a family pistol we have unearthed in the attic. From what I can gather from the internet it is percussion cap muzzle loader. I couldnt find any marks at first but then noticed 2 very small and fuzzy marks on the barrel. The best one looks like it could be Birmingahm but could anyone with a better attuned eye confirm or deny? I will try to attach a couple of reduced pics
Many thanks
Ragged Rob

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Yes, I think it is Birmingham.

dave

 

[RaggedRob]

Thanks Dave

 

[user 48679]

Welcome to the forum !

Here's little more info that may help you:

https://www.gunsandammo.com/editori...0-british-singleshot-percussion-pistol/452216

 

[Auldjin]

An article you might find interesting.

http://www.researchpress.co.uk/rppublishing/rplibrary/rpl001-crossed-sceptres.pdf

 

[rchas]

Take a look at this site:

Firearm Proof Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks

 

[user 55620]

The research Press article is interesting, but why does the King’s Mark have the Queen’s Crown? Another anomaly of barrel markings.

 

[TFoley]

Please take pics with the pistol laid down flat on a neutral colour background - both sides. And measure the bore of the barrel.

However, before you do anything else, PLEASE make sure that it isn't loaded - many old guns 'found in attics' are found loaded.

 

[chorizo]

The research Press article is interesting, but why does the King’s Mark have the Queen’s Crown? Another anomaly of barrel markings.

He was non-binary?

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Funny how in the 1800s you only needed a single shot to protect yourself with.
Now you need double stacked magazines. (which I own none of)

 

[user 55620]

Yes. I suppose double stack muzzle loaders are quite rare. I have suddenly changed fonts.

 

[TFoley]

Yes. I suppose double stack muzzle loaders are quite rare. I have suddenly changed fonts.

That's very bold of you.

 

[Robby]

Being a man of virtue, I own many of both, a form of situational awareness.
Robby

 

[user 55620]

Being a man of virtue, I own many of both, a form of situational awareness.
Robby

You must be in a difficult situation. Since there are no caps about you cannot fire them. However, if you have been very clever and bought a flint lock, you are no better off as there is no powder about either. But! If you have a nice long arm, you can hold it at the muzzle and use it as a club.

 

[Robby]

No, not difficult at all, I'm well stocked, primers too.
Robby