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RaggedRob

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Hi all
I am a complete novice at this and trying to identify a family pistol we have unearthed in the attic. From what I can gather from the internet it is percussion cap muzzle loader. I couldnt find any marks at first but then noticed 2 very small and fuzzy marks on the barrel. The best one looks like it could be Birmingahm but could anyone with a better attuned eye confirm or deny? I will try to attach a couple of reduced pics
Many thanks
Ragged Rob
 

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Please take pics with the pistol laid down flat on a neutral colour background - both sides. And measure the bore of the barrel.

However, before you do anything else, PLEASE make sure that it isn't loaded - many old guns 'found in attics' are found loaded.
 
Funny how in the 1800s you only needed a single shot to protect yourself with.
Now you need double stacked magazines. (which I own none of)
 
Being a man of virtue, I own many of both, a form of situational awareness.
Robby
You must be in a difficult situation. Since there are no caps about you cannot fire them. However, if you have been very clever and bought a flint lock, you are no better off as there is no powder about either. But! If you have a nice long arm, you can hold it at the muzzle and use it as a club.
 
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