|
Horst Held = Antique Handguns
e-mail held@ectisp.net |
|
Prussian pistols
the pistols are part of my collection and not for sale.
Literature: Hans Reckendorf's book
Die Militär-Faustfeuerwaffen des Königreiches Preussen.
*
the following pistols are as decoration in my office and not for sale.
cavalry model 1742, made by POTZDAM MAGAZIN S&D (Splitgeber & Daum), on butt plate FR = Friderius Rex, King of Prussia 1740 - 1786, who calls it "Husaren-Pistole". The caliber is ~17mm flint-lock smoothbore.
model 1789
the major change is the use of a shorter 11" barrel compared to model 1742, the same
caliber and most other features similar. The maker is POTZDAM MAGAZINE, but now owned by DSE
= David Splitgerber's Erben. FWR = King of Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm II
1786 - 1797,
model 1809
after the Paris convention 1808 the Prussians changed to pistol models with shorter
barrels, either newly built or recycling damaged parts. In this case the barrel of the
model 1789 was to shortened to the new regulation 8" (241mm) and using the stock of
two broken pistols.
model 1823,
originally issued as flintlock pistol. In 1850 the Prussian government decided to convert
the pistols to the more reliable percussion ignition, changing the lock and equipping it
with a safety-lid.
This pistol was made 1829 in Potsdam, and the conversion happened in 1851.
model 1823,
originally issued as flintlock pistol. In 1850 the Prussian government decided to convert
the pistols to the more reliable percussion ignition, changing the lock and
equipping it with a safety-lid.
This pistol was made in Suhl, and the conversion happened in 1850.
model 1850,
made by S&C in Suhl, cal. 15mm smoothbore,
model 1850, made by G.S. =
Gewehrfabriken, Potsdam, cal. 15mm smoothbore,
Gewehrfabrik Saarn
... Auch die preußische Gewehrfabrik Saarn war ab 1851 an der Herstellung
beteiligt. Wegen wiederholter Problem während der
Produktion wurde die Fabrik in 1862 geschlossen und die Herstellung nach Erfurt
verlagert.
... Also the Prussian Gewehrfabrik Saarn was involved
starting from 1851 in the production. Because of repetitive problems during
production the factory was closed in 1862 and the production was shifted to
Erfurt.
Prussian cavalry pistol model 1851
one of the rarest places of production SAARN made in 1853
with acceptance stamps by
FW = King Friedrich Wilhelm IV
and sub-inspectors.
Midlothian, Texas 76065