A guy I know asked if I knew anyone who might be able to give some info on some flintlock pistols he has. I figured Tim or somebody from the club may be able to help. Here's some pics.
I'd like to hear if anyone has a guess about them or if they know someone who might.
I've never seen flint pistols with a detachable buttstock ! They appear English, but here's the thing. Being in a cased set and mostly everything being there (one hammer jaw missing it appears) I would guess this set to be very valuable ! Way out of my pocketbook range. This owner needs to have the appraised by a legitimate appraiser. You won't find one at a local gunshow. He needs to take these to Friendship at the June shoot next year and have Dick Chubb look at them. Seriously, this appears a high dollar item to me. I doubt we are talking hundreds here. I'd sure like to see them in person if it's ever possible.
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Any names anywhere on the pistols ? BTW I posted a alink to the pic with the cased set on a M/loading forum I go to frequently, hoping someone can enlighten us. We are likely talking thousands here.
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There was no writing I could find, however, I didn't take them apart to look at the bottom of the barrels.
There was a hammer jaw in one of the compartments in the case. I didn't notice one missing and assumed it was a spare. I'm not sure why it was removed.
I kinda figured dueling pistols. I don't know where or when he got them. I'll pass along the info about Friendship. I doubt this guy has ever been there.
Tim, if you want to come to the cabin sometime, I could probably arrange for him to come by and bring them. He lives close to our cabin.
A guy I know asked if I knew anyone who might be able to give some info on some flintlock pistols he has. I figured Tim or somebody from the club may be able to help. Here's some pics.
