C18th/C19th Pistols ID - Help required!

[Paul Macdonald]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the assistance

Of the two larger pistols at the bottom of the board, the one on the right is the same make as the Made in Spain pistols. I think the make is MENDI.

I would agree that these are repros.

The flintlock is an original C18th piece, with the crown and small GR marking, as well as a makers mark I can`t recall at the moment. It is in bad shape though. The ramrod is fused to the body, the woodwork is cracked, spring broken and the internal mechanism seized completely.

I have done my job though of restoring all pieces to presentable display condition.

[fernando]

[QUOTE=Paul Macdonald] ... I think the make is MENDI... QUOTE]

Yes, a known Spanish replica maker.


Fernando

[celtan]

Sorry to hear about the flintlock.

MENDI: Mendiola , Basque armourer.

Best

M

Originally Posted by Paul Macdonald

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the assistance

Of the two larger pistols at the bottom of the board, the one on the right is the same make as the Made in Spain pistols. I think the make is MENDI.

I would agree that these are repros.

The flintlock is an original C18th piece, with the crown and small GR marking, as well as a makers mark I can`t recall at the moment. It is in bad shape though. The ramrod is fused to the body, the woodwork is cracked, spring broken and the internal mechanism seized completely.

I have done my job though of restoring all pieces to presentable display condition.

[Paul Macdonald]

Thanks for the help folks

Here are the same, after some TLC -

[Pukka Bundook]

Ah they look a bit better now, Paul.

I like the little flat powder horn.

Richard.