Sea service flintlock pistol?
I bought this pistol the other day ,it has a 9 1/4" barrel and a bore of .56. The metal parts were covered in an oily grime and light rust inside and out, it had not been apart for many years. All the...
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Shootdown, Welcome to the Forum. Good job with figuring out how to post photos. Could we also get a close-up of the lock, the pan and touch-hole area, any markings on the back of the lock, and any...
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Interesting, according to the bore size it is sea service, but barrel length should be 12" unless it is a Short Sea Service which I think it is. I don't think it is EIC as I believe only Government...
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Thank you for your comments. The mark above the letter A a a star not a hole,to complicate matures the pistol appears not to have been fitted with a belt hook. the A +star , the mark on the inside if...
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More thoughts with photos. Your pistol may be an amalgamation. Only Sea Service were .57. I am 99% sure only land service had that type of buttcap I checked multiple examples both from my collection...
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The stock seems to have always been fitted to this barrel , it is a snug fit, all the pins and holes line up exactly. The lock is another matter, the touch hole is a little forward but still fireable....
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