Hello all. I was curious if anyone would be able to give me any advice on a Tower flint lock pistol I picked up over the weekend. I really know nothing about these old school firearms. I got it fairly cheaply and I love both antiques and firearms.
Are there any signs to look for to tell if it's a replica? I've taken pictures of the only two markings that are on the gun.
Is there anything to look for to see if it should be display only, or fire able?
Any suggestions on how to clean the thing if it's a fire able replica? I've been told not to clean it at all if it's real.
Pictures can be seen here
http://s728.photobucket.com/albums/ww290/mjones4784/