Old pistol found in roof space, any ideas of age etc?

[GeorgeMK]

Tell your friend not to cock and dry fire the pistol. Apart from risking damage to the cock and frizzen, pistols were often kept loaded, and even after many years if it is still loaded it could harm someone.

Put a stick down the bore and see how far it goes in. If it doesn’t reach as far as the touchhole it could well be loaded.

There are several dealers that sell the tools and materials suitable for restoring such items, and they can advise you accordingly. Google these two.

E.J.Blackley & Son

Peter Dyson

[stanslad]

How lovely is that, well found.
Clint

[Wuntbedruv]

If I might, I would suggest that you get in contact with a professional conservator once this COVID-19 situation is over. Some woodworm holes and they might be able to apply treatments to prevent any further deterioration.

[geoff]

Here is one of mine, itnis a military calibre at .65 inch, a percussion cap muzle loader from 1820 ish.
Though it is a personal side arm,rather than a military pistol.

[Keef the Frog]

Very cool & the flint's in good knick

[JBM]

Amazing discovery.Thanks for posting. Jerry.

[GeorgeMK]

Here is one of mine, itnis a military calibre at .65 inch, a percussion cap muzle loader from 1820 ish.
Though it is a personal side arm,rather than a military pistol.

That is nice condition Geoff. What is the name on the lock-plate?

[geoff]

Here is one of mine, itnis a military calibre at .65 inch, a percussion cap muzle loader from 1820 ish.
Though it is a personal side arm,rather than a military pistol.

That is nice condition Geoff. What is the name on the lock-plate?

Stevens, london,he had a workshop from 1823 to 1842 in High Holborn.

[GeorgeMK]

Here is one of mine, itnis a military calibre at .65 inch, a percussion cap muzle loader from 1820 ish.
Though it is a personal side arm,rather than a military pistol.

That is nice condition Geoff. What is the name on the lock-plate?

Stevens, london,he had a workshop from 1823 to 1842 in High Holborn.

Thanks Geoff. There was also a Stevens at Plumstead, maybe the same man or a relative? The pistol being percussion looks later than 1820’s.

STEVENS, Henry Robert.
77 Plumstead Road,
Plumstead,
Kent.
1865-1870

(Edit: Just seen where it came from. Long established and knowledgable dealer)

[staters quo]

That's a fantastic discovery to make. I'm always surprised (well, disappointed actually) that I never find any gun parts on my civil war site. I did once find what I thought was a top jaw screw but typically it turned out to be a bit of 18thc furniture.

[geoff]

That is nice condition Geoff. What is the name on the lock-plate?

Stevens, london,he had a workshop from 1823 to 1842 in High Holborn.

Thanks Geoff. There was also a Stevens at Plumstead, maybe the same man or a relative? The pistol being percussion looks later than 1820’s.

STEVENS, Henry Robert.
77 Plumstead Road,
Plumstead,
Kent.
1865-1870

(Edit: Just seen where it came from. Long established and knowledgable dealer)

I have had a couple of pieces from that dealer, they are a good reliable source.

[shaggybfc]

Great story, lovey find

[Mancave-man]

Great find

Ask the wife to try and fire it

But pointing at who?