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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: ntqlvr1948 on February 28, 2023, 04:13:52 AM

Title: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: ntqlvr1948 on February 28, 2023, 04:13:52 AM

 i have this little lady's pistol that I picked up over 15 years ago. It is French...under the  barrel in script says... Croizier A Paris Cour Neuve du Palad. Very finely made and only 5 inches long. Trigger pops out when cocked. I am wondering if there is somebody out there who can make the top jaw and screw without charging an arm and a leg.
(https://i.ibb.co/D4kLts2/IMG-3936.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p2ZnxGF)

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: Longknife on February 28, 2023, 09:19:53 AM

If you want to go cheep you might find compatible parts at TOTW. They might need a little modification,,,,,LK



https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/722/1/LOCK-LR-1700 (https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/722/1/LOCK-LR-1700)

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: LynnC on February 28, 2023, 06:36:48 PM

Email  cshirsch@windstream.net at http://www.texasguntrade.com/parts.htm

About castings he makes and sells that may work for your project

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: ntqlvr1948 on February 28, 2023, 07:13:55 PM

Thanks, i will check with the man and see what might come close to working. I will send him this picture..The whole gun fits easily in the paln of my hand
(https://i.ibb.co/vdJy8qv/IMG-3944.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rpZ8J0f)

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: Daryl on February 28, 2023, 07:36:27 PM

While that one definitely appears to be straight muzzleloading, msome that size were screw barrel pistols
where the barrel unscrewed for loading & shot an oversized, bare ball.

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: ntqlvr1948 on February 28, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

No, the barrel is only 1 inch long and unscrews for loading. It is about 40 caliber

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on February 28, 2023, 08:45:41 PM

There is a lug on the bottom of the barrel which engages a key that goes over the barrel, and the barrel can be unscrewed for loading...we're all on the same page!

Title: Re: Flintlock muff or hand warmer pistol
Post by: Clark Badgett on March 01, 2023, 05:27:24 AM

Chris Hirsch does have a small French lock kit that the top jaw might fit.