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muddywaters

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Half stock flintlock
« on: April 21, 2016, 01:48:09 PM »
Half stock flintlock . Anyone know what origin or value ? Thanks






It's the shorter one in picture
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muddywaters

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Re: Half stock flintlock
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2016, 01:50:07 PM »
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muddywaters

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Re: Half stock flintlock
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2016, 01:51:04 PM »
Also would have this been cut down ? Or originally made like this
Thanks :)
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Half stock flintlock
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2016, 02:18:34 PM »
English, post 1800. Made that way. Value? Depends on condition, can't tell from the picture.
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Offline Feltwad

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Re: Half stock flintlock
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2016, 02:32:02 PM »
Muddywaters

Almost sure it is English late flintlock period  will have Birmingham or London proof marks on the underside of the barrel which should be Damascus twist.also a makers name on the lock
Feltwad

A simular flintlock from the same period
« Last Edit: April 21, 2016, 02:42:31 PM by Feltwad »
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