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rickystl · 1st June 2011, 08:54 PM

Question is what would they have used in the country the gun was used, Lead / Leather / felt ??

Lead for the jaws was usually issued to European and American military troops. But not exclusively. I would think that leather and fabric (maybe thick felt) would be more plentiful in that part of the World. But I'm only guessing. One of the questions that comes up with Middle Eastern flintlock type guns is why the mainsprings are so strong compared to their European counterparts. Their are a couple therories. But the one that makes most sense to me is that the "quality" of flint in that Region was simply not as good as English black or French amber flint.

Jim McDougall · 2nd June 2011, 01:00 AM

Hi Dooly,
Thank you for the notes on your activities in locating these neolithic finds, and especially for handling these matters so responsibly. My mention was of course intended as a reminder to general readership that archaeological sites are so fragile in the sense of preserving data, that following proper protocol, just as you have illustrated is truly a must, and deeply appreciated. Thank you so much.
That having been said, it would truly be interesting to see these. There is so much history up there, and I am always fascinated when news items herald new finds and information.

Great news on the timber!!! please keep us posted, and this pistol is gonna look great!!

All the best,
Jim

1st June 2011, 08:54 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Question is what would they have used in the country the gun was used, Lead / Leather / felt ?? Lead for the jaws was usually issued to European and American military troops. But not exclusively. I would think that leather and fabric (maybe thick felt) would be more plentiful in that part of the World. But I'm only guessing. One of the questions that comes up with Middle Eastern flintlock type guns is why the mainsprings are so strong compared to their European counterparts. Their are a couple therories. But the one that makes most sense to me is that the "quality" of flint in that Region was simply not as good as English black or French amber flint.

2nd June 2011, 01:00 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	Hi Dooly, Thank you for the notes on your activities in locating these neolithic finds, and especially for handling these matters so responsibly. My mention was of course intended as a reminder to general readership that archaeological sites are so fragile in the sense of preserving data, that following proper protocol, just as you have illustrated is truly a must, and deeply appreciated. Thank you so much. That having been said, it would truly be interesting to see these. There is so much history up there, and I am always fascinated when news items herald new finds and information. Great news on the timber!!! please keep us posted, and this pistol is gonna look great!! All the best, Jim