Info on another gun

September 01, 2009 16:59

How about this one also a flint lock with Bass on one side and London on the other. Has a crown mark. Thanks for any help on value and history.

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rufe-snow

September 01, 2009 19:10
It's a Boxlock Pocket pistol. It appears that it has a barrel that unscrews to load. Probably dates from the late 18th to early 19th Centuries time frame. Bass would be the name of the maker. The crown would be a Proof Mark.
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11b6r

September 02, 2009 01:31
Some info on Bass from another forum- scroll down to last entry.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=88052
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rhmc24

September 02, 2009 03:21
A bit more to add to above info. These are often called 'turn off' pistols because the barrel screws off to load. On the bottom of the barrel is a projecting lug that is engaged by a ring spanner that is used to turn off the barrel. Often the ring spanner is a part of the bullet mold handle.

see http://collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=23850 of a pair offered for $995. Those shown have folding triggers, a common variation found on pistols of this type, probably making yours a bit earlier.
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