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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: 1987 on November 22, 2008, 01:05:15 PM

Title: ID
Post by: 1987 on November 22, 2008, 01:05:15 PM

Hi,
I was wondering if anybody could help me identify this pistol, I would love to know any information anyone might know about it. It has a couple of identification markings on it, but i think it may be french as i have been informed by others that it could be.
It seems to be quite old and weathered.
If anyone has any info on it at all i would love to know as my firearm knowledge is minimal.
Thanks in advance.
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Title: Re: ID
Post by: Steve Collward on November 22, 2008, 04:45:24 PM

Your pistol appears to be French (probably ca. 1810) Napoleanic War period.  I believe it is the Model AN IX (year 9).  The markings on the brass are inspectors marks. Ramrod would have been iron. Pan would be brass.  If there is a name on the lock, it would most likely be in script.
  Hope this helps.
S. Collward

Title: Re: ID
Post by: 1987 on November 23, 2008, 09:51:51 AM

Thank you very much, there is no name on the lock but on the other side there seems to be some markings that look as thought there was a label of some sort attached, but it is no longer there. Would anyone know if it is worth insuring or are they quite common?