A large 19th century flintlock pistol

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

...Has anybody got any concrete sources for the use of these pistols in the early part of the 19thC specifically the Napoleonic ...

Hardly Norman; the French had their own style, a completly DIFFERENT THING, as reported all over.

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

... The crowned V in Marks example would indicate a date of post 1853 ...

So, if this was a real Liege crowned V mark, do you find it normal that in 1853 they were still producing flintlock pistols ? maybe for some specific reason ?

[Will M]

Flintlock arms were made up to the 20th century. African colonies and such places where trade was limited sourcing percussion caps and cartridges could be difficult if not impossible. With flintlock arms all you need is BP. and your arm still usable.