gitana Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 My 80-year old father-in-law just showed this to me, said it belonged to his father. I don't know much about these things and hoped someone could help me identify it. Thanks! Looking for EXPERIMENTAL & PROTOTYPE HELMETS Link to post Share on other sites
gitana Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Looking for EXPERIMENTAL & PROTOTYPE HELMETS Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 That’s beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Is there a family story about it? Link to post Share on other sites
gitana Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 No story that I know of. If I can find out what it is, maybe he can figure out how his father came across it. Looking for EXPERIMENTAL & PROTOTYPE HELMETS Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 You’ll find out what it is. Considering that it’s not a flintlock it’s mid 1800s. What does it say under the hammer? Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The proof mark is Belgian. Link to post Share on other sites
gitana Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 I don't have it with me but will try to find out. Is it a percussion pistol? Looking for EXPERIMENTAL & PROTOTYPE HELMETS Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Looks more like British Birmingham proof marks to me. Wharf In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
painter777 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Have you found out who the maker is? When magnified, your 2nd picture looks to show letters near the bottom on the right side lock plate. I don't know enough about these to be able to tell if it's a converted from Flintlock to Percussion. I do know that often the side plate/lock were purchased pre-made from small makers and the name on the lock/plate will often be that of it's supplier. Most often (I'm told) the Gunsmiths name would appear (If any) on the barrel. Any way I was able to find one that has some similarities to yours. Here's the link to more pics/info: https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/19th_c_percussion_pistol/as093a4491 Keep us posted and Good Luck, Charlie-Painter777 Living FREE because of those that served. Link to post Share on other sites
dunmore1774 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Maybe too late for a Ketland. Any markings on the interior side of the lockplate? Link to post Share on other sites
USARV72 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Percussion, not a flint conversion, looks ok. Will look in Bannerman’s catalog, likely an import around turn of century. Can you measure the bore? "The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" G.K. Chesterton"A people that values it's privileges above its principles will soon lose both" D.D. Eisenhower Link to post Share on other sites
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