Who made this?

tc399

I have no clue. It has English proofmarks. A V under a crown and a P under a crown on the barrel, which is a screw-off. A .45 auto shell will drop down the bore. "Perkins" is engraved on one side and "S.ARUM" on the other. The engraving is exactly like a 1780 brass TWIGG. http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/tc399/Perkins/

perry shooter

Hello if you want to give out your photobucket password maybe people will look at your picture of pistol and offer up their opinion on what you have.A word of caution just because a 45 shell will "DROP IN" does not indicate that an older gun most likely made for black powder will take the pressure of smokeless powder without coming apart.

tc399

Sorry friend, I am not familiar with 'my space' or making albums public. It wasn't an intentional mistake. I merely meant to convey that the bore is about 50 cal. If you'd like to try it again here, I would appreciate any advice.

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/tc399/Perkins/

bpost

You need to post the URL of the exact picture, no the whole album you want us to see. SOme of the ones in your link are a hoot but I don't see a gun as you describe.

rhmc24

Your little pistol is an English made flintlock, boxlock, turn-off, pocket pistol, dating probably from late 1700s. The barrel screws off to load, hence the type name turn-off. The small lug visible engages with a ring spanner, often part of the bullet mold, that serves as the wrench to remove and tighten barrel on after loading. Looks in very nice condition. I will look up the name Perkins on it and post whatever info later.

tc399

Thank you gentlemen, I tried to restrict access to the 'Perkins' album, but who knows? I also have another gun I'd like an opinion of.

That one is here: http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/tc399/SAA/

givette

Still asking for password. Please give url of individual photo(s). Url found beneath each and every photo in Photobucket. Rgds, Joe

big mango

post pics so it can be viewed.

not ask for password

tc399

I'm sorry guys....I have never tried to share an album before. the password at photobucket is 'guest'. But I'll post the pictures here too:

http://picasaweb.google.com/tcburnett/Perkins

nononsense

Sometimes it's just not as easy as commanding someone to post images. Please take this into account and maybe try to lend a hand with an explanation or e-mails or pointing out the directions on the General Discussion forum.

O.K. here are samples of the two pistols in question. Both of the urls above now take you to the specific albums for each pistol.





Best.

rufe-snow

Post the picture of the flintlock with all the markings, and proofmarks to this forum. http://www.antiqueguns.com/phorum/list.php?6 A number of the members are from G B & Europe. They might be able to identify it?

rhmc24

Perkins was a London maker listed 1810-1830, making boxlock pocket pistols and other types. Pistol looks a little earlier than that to me, maybe 1790 or so. Usually the dates given are accurate as to latest date probably based on known date of death. Early start date may be based on other more flexible info. Perkins' father may have been in the business and nobody ever heard of him.