Carbine for comments

[Fernando K]

Hi, namesake:

I think there has been a military rifle (carbine) from the time of the Napoleonic wars in Spain and Portugal, as amended and added antique / engraving), and of course, replaced the key (lock).

I confess this is the first time I meet with the "crowbar". It has many similarities with the Spanish Miqueletes. The average riding (half cock) is achieved with a projection (arch) that gets under the curve of the appendix and full rides (full cock) is achieved with an appendix spring, I imagine.

The system referred to Matchlock, would not be the same, and which can be seen in some Scottish weapons? (half cock)

Fernando K

[Fernando K]

Hi, namesake

Here I upload a picture of the key (lock) called "mixed" model 1801 pistol. Gib had a musket-fire keeps the bowl (pan), and a drawing of John Sopena Garreta "History of Spanish arms" of the two keys (locks)

affectionately
Fernando K

[Fernando K]

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Fernando K

[fernando]

Hola tocayo (namesake),
I was aware of the "llave mixta" 1801, as it comes in Calvó's work ARMAMAMENTO ESPAÑOL EN LA GUERRRA DE INDENPENCIA, equipping cavalry pistols and the tercerola model 1803.
You are right in what concerns the cocking of my carbine, with two positions.
I also suspect this gun was in action during the Napoleonic period, but the models i am aware of, are not the same as this one. As i said, i am surprised with such large calibre. Maybe this is a setup made with parts from different origin, like so many regional blunderbusses from the period.

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[fernando]

The real Portuguese "pé de cabra" ... with the typical frizzen spring i tryed to sketch in post #1.

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[Fernando K]

Hi Fernando:

Two words about the caliber. The caliber of the English arms is 17 pound (19.2 mm.) Try increasing due to corrosion. It is known that the muzzleloader suffered an increase in the mouth, particularly or hasty action.

Affectionately. Fernando K

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hi Fernando:

Two words about the caliber. The caliber of the English arms is 17 pound (19.2 mm.) Try increasing due to corrosion. It is known that the muzzleloader suffered an increase in the mouth, particularly or hasty action.

Affectionately. Fernando K

I am ware of that, Fernando.
... But i was under the influence that carbine calibers were smaller... at least some (cavalry) models
I may be wrong, though
Also this barrel shouldn't have been a musket one.