There were boatloads of cheap 'tower' pistol not very well done replicas imported to the u.s. The right side of the frame is marked with “tower” and “crown/gr”. However, from your pics, yours could be an original.
A replica flintlock pistol marked Tower Japan, second half
The barrel has the marking “eig”.
The pistol is in good condition with very minimal rust, but there are a few cracks in the wood stock.
The brass fittings are polished and in good condition. For sale is a japanese flintlock reproduction tower black powder pistol in.69 cal. French & indian war period royal artillery coat 449 usd. Replica british enfield 3 band tower musket:
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Find this pin and more on weapons: The lock is marked tower behind the hammer and has a crown over gr in front of the hammer. The left side of the barrel is marked with two crowned proofs and the number “303”. Fully functioning flintlock reproduction from the 60's made in japan.
It has a 9 69 caliber barrel with an excellent bore.
Definitive not a genuine tower pistol, in my opinion. There is a sturdy metal ramrod. Made for the hands of the wealthy european citizen, the metal work and fine detail made these pistols rewards worth the risk for many robbers and thieves. Replica colonial flintlock rifles, flintlock rifles colonial, revolutionary war flintlock rifle, revolutionary war stage props, colonial stage prop guns, colonial musket, colonial musketoon, french musket with bayonet, french calvary 1763 carbine flintlock rifle, kentucky.
Serial number a1170 on barrel.
Barrel shows scattered spots of darks surface rust and dried oil on lock & barrel. Others will chime in, no doubt, but it's most likely a modern replica pistol, perhaps even starting with a plain or scrubbed genuine lock, but it looks to me like it's got lightly struck replica barrel proofs and bogus lock markings. Home > replica guns > flintlock pistols from dueling to pocket pistols, these mostly 18th century guns were some of the most artistic weapons ever built. The 9 smoothbore barrel is in.65 caliber.
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The rest of the metal is brass which is in very good condition. This diminutive pistol has a fluted smoothbore barrel with cannon muzzle. In the hands of an excellent marksman, this pistol can hit a target that is 50 yards away. Please click the image for a larger version japanese made reproduction british military flintlock pistol.
On one side it is marked japan 3488, on the other side, there is a stamp of an eagle with us.
Stock is good, showing some marks from. Nice british tower flintlock pistol reproduction 1700s style dragoon pistol here we present an eig tower flintlock pistol, made circa the 1970s in japan. A piece of the frizzen facing is missing. At worst, the pistol can shoot a target about 10 to 20 feet away.
9 barrel of about.70 caliber bore, about 16 overall.
The bore at the muzzle measures.658” and might have been made for a 17 gauge lead ball. Tower flintlock 69cal muzzle loading pistol reproduction. The lock is marked tower, there is a crown over the gr replicated proof mark, and another proof mark resembling a crown over a v. 136 modern reproduction of the british 19th century tower flintlock pistol with approximate.69 caliber bore.
Single shot black powder flintlock muzzleloader.
The left side of the barrel is marked “japan” and “eig”. The lock plate is marked with a crown which is marked “gr” underneath and a double stamped “tower” directly. Stock shows scattered minor handling marks, a minuscule chip at one of the stock pins and a minor crack by the rear lock screw. This is a replica tower flintlock pistol.
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The frizzen is the roller type. The action is very strong. Black powder by zel kraupaul. Features a 9 barrel, ram rod, brass furniture, lock marked tower (crown) gr, smooth trigger, and wood stock.
Tower and gr marked lock.
To the best of my knowledge, this has been identified as a replica of a british 19th century flintlock pistol, though i do not claim to be an expert. Modern, classified as an antique. Hard to tell, needs expert examination. Reproduction of british 19th century flintlock pistol replica with stand for display.
Tower flintlock 69cal muzzle loading pistol reproduction.
The right sideplate is marked “tower” and with a crowned “gr”. Vintage black powder reproduction flint lock pistol, replica handgun, cosplay. Japan 13331 written on the barrel. Dutch wheellock pistol that was made around 1610.
A replica british flintlock with the name tower on the lock along with a crown over gr.
This pistol would be fantastic for a display or prop. Single shot blackpowder flintlock action markings: Metal parts have a pleasing light patina.
