Revolution period pistol

[PAlongrifle]

I have a reproduction PA longrifle from the 1770s. What type of pistol would somebody from this part of country (South Eastern PA) have during that time frame?

 

[jdhiii]

I have a reproduction PA longrifle from the 1770s. What type of pistol would somebody from this part of country (South Eastern PA) have during that time frame?

Certainly possible that someone could carry a mid-eighteenth century London made flintlock pistol imported through Philadelphia or Wilmington. Interesting question. Like today, I'm sure there were many options available if one had the money. :winking:

 

[Jimrogers]

I had my gunmaker make a pistol to match my rifle (mine as in the same guy that made my rifle). It has the same style and carving and the stock looks like it's from the same piece of wood. Both are .50 so only carry one size bullet.

 

[Wes/Tex]

I suppose any Penn.-type pistol would be kosher but doubt many folks drug one around with them. During the 1770's most pistols were collected to issue to the 4 dragoon regiments and other mounted units. :m2c: