German Pistols for I.D.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Right, Gene,

Over there!

As these percussion models were built long after the classic Potsdam (or, it was spelt in the 18th c., 'Potzdam') manufactury makes of. ca. 1725-1785, this term is not usually in use 'over here'.

Best,
Michael

lol, thanks Michael.
I should have said they are sometimes generically refered to as.....

You had me wondering if I was just tripping for a moment, but I googled 'potsdam pistol' and lots of pictures of the 1850 Prussian cavalry were in there as well as the 18thc ones....
Phew!

I haven't seen a real one in the flesh in a long time but reproduction ones seem to show up every now and again.

Best
Gene