Sideplate & Thumbpiece KY/PA Pistol

[wet willy]

Is the sideplate on a KY/PA pistol "proud" on the off side, or fully inletted? And is the tumbpiece flat, or "proud?" (I want the the flat brass versions, not the ones with fancy castings.)

I want to replicate a KY/PA flint pistol era 1780 - 1820. I've looked through the ALR Archives, especially in the "PA Short Arms" section, but to me it is unclear if these items are fully inletted.

If I make a thumbpiece from brass stock, how thick should it be?

[B.Habermehl]

The side plat is either flush with the panel or inletted part way depending on the origional maker of the pistol. .040 will be fine for the thumbpiece. BJH