I believe this is a French Pinfire pistol designed to fire fireworks cartridges. Perhaps one of the flare cartridge collectors have an example they can picture.
A pinfire cartridge which looks like a shot shell with a window on it is loaded into the chamber. The paper end of the shell extends out of the breech with the window pointed up. When fired the " fireworks " shoot out of the window up 90 degrees into the air from where the pistol is aimed.
These fireworks can be used for signalling like a flare. If anyone knows more about this type of pistol please let us know.
FRENCH PINFIRE - " FIREWORKS " SIGNAL GUN
FRENCH PINFIRE - " FIREWORKS " SIGNAL GUN
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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Re: FRENCH PINFIRE - " FIREWORKS " SIGNAL GUN
Are there any markings, including under the wooden grips?
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Dr.E13
Dr.E13
Re: FRENCH PINFIRE - " FIREWORKS " SIGNAL GUN
Hello, No markings I can see. I never removed the grips.
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: FRENCH PINFIRE - " FIREWORKS " SIGNAL GUN
Hi
i found on a militaria - meeting in Germany this green signal- cartridge in cal. 12 ga. The system is the same, as the Mählmann - Patent from 1894. I think, this is the cartridge for the french pinfire pistol.
i found on a militaria - meeting in Germany this green signal- cartridge in cal. 12 ga. The system is the same, as the Mählmann - Patent from 1894. I think, this is the cartridge for the french pinfire pistol.
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very nice !
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !