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2nd May 2022, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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No proof marks on the barrels, Tordenskiold ?
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2nd May 2022, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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The only small stamp that this photo magnefies on the inside of rusty greasy barrels are number 4 as seen on this photo. This apears to be assemply numbers:
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2nd May 2022, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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Yes, an assembly number, most certainly. Could you check if the other pistol also has a number in the same place (barrel tang) ?
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2nd May 2022, 12:37 PM | #4 | |
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Assemply number 4 with a five above: Last edited by Tordenskiold1721; 2nd May 2022 at 12:55 PM. Reason: Correcting typo |
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2nd May 2022, 01:32 PM | #5 |
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Surprisingly no one has pointed out that the lock internals show a remarkable similarity to a 53 Enfield. Note the swivel link to mainspring and the wedged mainspring attachment . Features that become more common in the percussion period arguing a date more towards the 1840s. The fact that they seem to have avoided proof is worrying but what is more concerning is the lack of a bolster to the barrel tang. Meaning that there is no effective way of screwing in the breech plug. If there is no evidence of a screwed in breech plug the barrels have to have been machined from the solid which is obviously completely contrary to functional firearms practice , at least in this period. Having said that I still don't think they are copies , reproductions , Indian or otherwise. I know its clutching at straws but I am beginning to wonder if they were made as non functional regalia in the early Victorian period. Congratulations on the fine pairs of pistols you posted.
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2nd May 2022, 02:05 PM | #6 |
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Yes both locks has springs and screws but also some differences.
The lock is fasted with the main screw from the belt hock and a screw in the front as I have seen is done on most Scottish pistols: Last edited by Tordenskiold1721; 2nd May 2022 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Typo |
2nd May 2022, 03:56 PM | #7 |
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Looking at the new photographs of the internals Im sorry to say this just does not look credible as a period lock . Well at least we tried .Please ignore my comments about the barrel bolster . I simply misread the photographs.
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