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October 14, 2011, 12:35 AM
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Join Date: October 14, 2011
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Can anyone ID this?
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11 and 11 on top of each other right in front of trigger guard An indented square on right side of butt/grip A stamping that appears to be a E on top, two ferns? crossed with a S on the left and an R on the right. A sideways 8 possibly an infinity symbol on the left side of the barrel Barrel is .41 in diameter Here are pics     
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October 14, 2011, 05:27 PM
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Join Date: June 28, 2005
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It has a European look to it. Is it perchance a screw-barrel (turn-barrel) pistol?
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October 16, 2011, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: March 2, 2010
Location: France
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Hi,
It seems to be like "traveller - pistol" used around 1830 ! |
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October 16, 2011, 08:42 AM
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Join Date: November 2, 2007
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Belgian boot pistol more than likely as posted at NWFA. DGW still offers a kit of this pistol. May be able to make it shootable, probably not cost effective as these have little value. Belongs on the wall or a case display.
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October 16, 2011, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: June 3, 2007
Location: Wild Western Illinois
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Turn or screw barrels will have a lug for a key, unless the front of the barrel is squared off inside.
I agree with MCB, this gun is a display piece, since that nipple is broken off. The Doc is out now.
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October 16, 2011, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: March 20, 2011
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Yes, I believe that is what they used to call a “boot pistol” in the 19th Century.
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