20 Sept 09 - Added - An Antique Flintlock Powder Tester, circa 18th century. Overall length 9 inches; Italian or Dutch and is in good working order. This Flintlock Powder Tester has a powder tube running perpendicular to the action. Upon firing, the discharge of the powder drives a lever on a friction ratchet,
The iron pointer (attached to the ratchet) points to a calibration numbers 1 to 15 on the housing covering the ratchet. The more force of the discharge from the black powder being tested would give you a higher calibration number indicating a better / more powerful black powder.
11 Sept 09 - Added - A Fine and Rare British Military Heavy Dragoon pattern Type II flintlock pistol by JORDAN and dated 1759.
2 Sept 09 - Added - British Military Royal Navy Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol with Belt Hook, circa 1777-1805.
