French smoothbore flintlock
- Thread starter tokguy
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antiqueguy
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- Location
- windsor ontario
its a snaplock of sorts never seen one in pistol form
snaplocks came just before flintlocks and stayed for a while
snaplocks came just before flintlocks and stayed for a while
I was under the impression that is what they call a Miquelet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miquelet_Lock
A snap lock is more a kin to that of snaphaunce(basically another name). It has a separate frizzen from the pan cover and typically no exposed mainspring.
A snap lock is more a kin to that of snaphaunce(basically another name). It has a separate frizzen from the pan cover and typically no exposed mainspring.
I would have to agree with the Miquelet lock. Atleast thats what it looks like from here. Would have to get a better look at the mechanism though to be sure.
Either way its a really cool one and id love to own it! Haha
Cheers, McLean
Either way its a really cool one and id love to own it! Haha
Cheers, McLean
- Location
- Algoma region
Looks like a well made Turkish miquelet pistol, Im thinking 19th century.
Shes a admirable piece.
Actually maybe shes Spanish!! check out this site, Theres a comparable one on this site.
http://www.bolk-antiques.nl/index.cfm?page=collection&cat=1209&subcat=2186&catname=Antique Pistols
Shes a admirable piece.
Actually maybe shes Spanish!! check out this site, Theres a comparable one on this site.
http://www.bolk-antiques.nl/index.cfm?page=collection&cat=1209&subcat=2186&catname=Antique Pistols
My first impression is Spanish, with the lock in the late Ripoll style. The mainspring looks a little odd in that the Ripoll miquelets generally have a more pronounced "V" shape, and the stock is not in the earlier ball butt or gunstock style. My guess would be late flint era, circa 1800.
An interesting piece but I wouldn't bet on it being French.
An interesting piece but I wouldn't bet on it being French.
I guess 'even a Blind pig finds an acorn every now and again'
If it is as it seems, this would be akin to the legend of the 'Vintage Harley found in a Barn' story.
Got it in a box of gun parts that cost me 100 $.
The owner said how much it cost in '73. About as much as a decent mortgage payment.
I'll not sell it as that seems slightly like taking advantage.
But a trade might be a different story...
Other than applying oil to stop rust I've not done anything to it.
But it'd shoot, mechanically it seems topdrawer.
If it is as it seems, this would be akin to the legend of the 'Vintage Harley found in a Barn' story.
Got it in a box of gun parts that cost me 100 $.
The owner said how much it cost in '73. About as much as a decent mortgage payment.
I'll not sell it as that seems slightly like taking advantage.
But a trade might be a different story...
Other than applying oil to stop rust I've not done anything to it.
But it'd shoot, mechanically it seems topdrawer.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Sure looks like a patilla miquelet lock to me eyes. A lock made in such places as Eibar Spain. These are from the early 18th century. The blunderbuss style muzzle flare reflects perhaps maritime use. It was commonly known that British RN officers had similarly muzzle flared pistols to discourage mutinious intentions of his crew. Maybe this one resurfaced in Florida, Mexico, or perhaps another Central American country? Really nice catch Tokguy! Oh the stories from this thing, we so wish it could tell us!! If I was yourself, I too would choose not to part with this little jem.
But thank you for sharing the fine photos friend.
Edit: The NRA museum has a very early Spanish miquelet blunderbuss that is the oldest piece found in the colonial Americas.
It was supposedly relocked in Mexico (it is believed by the aritsan style of the hammer & frizzen) and the style of it, is kind of similar to yours from my untrained eyes IMO. I'm no expert, but I'm just putting this out there guys.
But thank you for sharing the fine photos friend.
Edit: The NRA museum has a very early Spanish miquelet blunderbuss that is the oldest piece found in the colonial Americas.
It was supposedly relocked in Mexico (it is believed by the aritsan style of the hammer & frizzen) and the style of it, is kind of similar to yours from my untrained eyes IMO. I'm no expert, but I'm just putting this out there guys.
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