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Offline foresterdj

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Odd flint pistol
« on: February 20, 2023, 07:36:36 AM »
I see this on a local online auction, not mine, I am not interested, I know nothing about it, no details in ad.





I only post this incase it is something someone here might have an interest in.

See https://mcmullenauctions.com/area-owners-online-only-gun-sportsman-auction-bidding-starts-to-close-thurs-feb-23rd-6pm/
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Odd flint pistol
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2023, 07:46:30 AM »
Spanish by the looks of the name engraved or perhaps Mexican likely as it has a Miquelete lock.
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Offline Niall

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Re: Odd flint pistol
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2023, 01:00:45 PM »
It's a reproduction Spanish cavalry pistol. It has the typical miquelet lock of the period 1815-1825. These come up for sale pretty regularly, value $150-200.
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Offline Levy

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Re: Odd flint pistol
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2023, 03:20:54 AM »
Niall is correct.  I've seen them on the market before too.  James Levy
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Offline TDM

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Re: Odd flint pistol
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2023, 06:06:02 AM »
Have to agree that it kinda screams reproduction. But it’s interesting.
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Offline Niall

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Re: Odd flint pistol
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2023, 09:34:43 PM »
These repro pistols are decent quality and are fully functioning....Yes, I agree they're pretty interesting .
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