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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: hawknknife on September 11, 2013, 02:52:12 AM

Title: Help with Maker of this Kentucky Pistol
Post by: hawknknife on September 11, 2013, 02:52:12 AM

This 40 cal Kentucky pistol looks as if it may have been built in the 50's or  60's.  The only marking on the pistol are the capital letters "W.G.P." on the lock plate. The barrel is 9 and 1/2 inches long.  The pistol is very well made with a tight wood to metal fit. 
Does anyone have an idea as to the maker of the pistol or the lock.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Carl

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Title: Re: Help with Maker of this Kentucky Pistol
Post by: Bob Roller on September 11, 2013, 02:58:28 AM

Hawknknife,
I think the lock is one from Dixie Gun Works made in Belgium in the 1950's.
It is a good looking pistol but the WGP leaves another question to be answered.

Bob Roller

Title: Re: Help with Maker of this Kentucky Pistol
Post by: Don Getz on September 11, 2013, 05:25:34 AM

Hawk..........nice looking pistol, especially when you consider when it was made.   I will have to stew a while on those initials,
right now I can't unscramble it..........Don

Title: Re: Help with Maker of this Kentucky Pistol
Post by: aaronc on September 11, 2013, 11:39:52 PM

I have no input on your question but it is a dang nice looking pistol. What exactly is that contraption it's in? Is it for only displaying the pistol or does it serve a purpose  ??  Almost looks like a loading station for it. Also is that something that was common when the originals were made (18th 19th century etc..)   ??

Title: Re: Help with Maker of this Kentucky Pistol
Post by: hawknknife on September 12, 2013, 03:06:03 AM

Aaron, It is a loading stand, it has a recess on either side, one to hold the loading rod, the other to hold balls I assume.  If you could see the stand, you would agree it has some age as it has developed a nice patina.  I doubt anything like it was in common use in the 18th century, some of the more experienced members will know...Carl